Issue Position: Education

Issue Position

I have dedicated my career to improving our K-12 schools, colleges and universities, and vocational and technical schools, because I believe in a brighter future for California's kids. I first got involved with education as a local PTA leader when my children were young and continued as an elected School Board Member for 12 years, and I proudly served as the California Assembly Education Chair for 4 years. As Chair of the California Assembly Committee on Education, I championed legislation to improve curriculum frameworks, improve standards for math and language arts, raise California's standards for biliterate students, promote music and the arts, and ensure professional development opportunities for California's teachers.

As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, I have introduced legislation to encourage schools to recognize biliteracy, which is a critically important skill that will help these students find jobs with California businesses looking to compete and succeed in the global economy.

I have also introduced the American Manufacturing Jobs for Students Act, legislation to provide career education and counseling about local manufacturing jobs for middle and high school students. We need to provide the resources to help connect students with 21st century careers at businesses right here in Ventura County. This bill is a critical first step toward ensuring that students know more about job opportunities close to home and providing businesses the help they need filling in-demand jobs with local workers.

Julia is supported by the California Teachers Association, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools Stan Mantooth, and local school board members from across Ventura County

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