Issue Position: Our Education

Issue Position

Sharice believes -

Every student should have access to quality public education, regardless of their zip code, ability, or special needs.
Supporting early childhood education and afterschool programs benefits families and gives children more opportunities to succeed.
The cost of obtaining a college degree has skyrocketed and so has the likelihood of crushing student loans. We should be implementing policies that encourage and facilitate the opportunity for higher education.
Students should be exposed to careers in trades and technical areas - skills that are vitally important to a robust economy.
Sharice plans to -

Implement a holistic approach to education, focusing on access to quality public options from pre-K through secondary higher education and promoting strong, skills-based training programs.
Prioritize access to public education and facilitate ways for Congress to partner with and support states in implementing robust K-12 systems. Sharice will work to support opportunities to hone technical skills through apprenticeships and partnerships with community colleges and trade schools.
Support Head Start programs and ensure they are operating effectively. Sharice understands the importance of afterschool and summer programs for educational success, particularly in households where adults are working long hours to support their families.
Support policies that enable people to refinance student loans at lower rates and make it easier to renegotiate a loan's terms.
Support initiatives such as loan forgiveness programs for those entering public service.

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