EDUCATION

Ensure every child has equal access and opportunity in education from ages 3+. If we want our country to operate at it’s best, we must guarantee all Americans have access to education that leads to a career. Our plan will include free early childhood education, elementary and high school, college, trade school and apprenticeship. It’s time we value all workers in our country and allow people to use their unique skills to bring our nation forward into the 21st century and create the life they desire. Critical questions the team will ask: How can we make sure free education doesn’t drain our economic system? What resources can we utilize to lessen the financial barriers we will face? How can we get creative to support our teachers and students?

• Address school funding to ensure equal access to all students
• Appoint Secretary of Education who is willing to address our approach to public education and challenge the status quo to ensure the highest level of success for all students
• Ensure children have access to healthy meals to create better outcomes in the classroom
• Hire more teachers, school counselors, and school psychologists.
• Plan a path for eliminating debt of those who owe student loans and are unable to achieve the American dream because of this debt.
• Prioritize education for adults re-entering the workforce or transitioning. This includes job training for those affected by automation.
• Promote internships and apprenticeships.
• Set national minimum standards of pay and benefits for all school employees