Issue Position: Education and Job Training

Issue Position

Our elementary, high school and university students deserve equal access to quality, 21st-century educations that prepare them for the workforce and beyond.

As State Senator Mary Washington will:

use her background in social statistics in coalition with educational research and advocates to propose "Kirwan Commission" formula that provides increased funding for concentrated poverty, racial equity and students with disabilities.
support the implementation of universal pre-K and the implementation of the "community schools strategy in every Baltimore City Public School,
proposed guaranteed parental leave for school-based activities
oppose privatization of public schools
establish an emergency repair fund for all school districts, and restore the Capital Improvement Program allocation so we prioritize construction projects for the buildings in the worst condition
establish more career and technical programs, develop more curricula for high-achieving students, and ensure our college-bound students are truly college-ready
expand college access regardless of income, offer free tuition at community colleges and provide a state-level and income-based repayment plan if loans are necessary

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