Issue Position: Education

Issue Position

Education is essential for a bright future and a productive economy. All of our students deserve the best education we can provide. Over the years, I've had the chance to work on education from many angles -- as a pre-school teacher, a parent, a PTA president, a school board member, and now as a United States Senator. I'm committed to ensuring that our schools can offer strong, high quality education programs. And as member of both the Senate Appropriations and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions committees, I have consistently fought for the resources and support our children need to succeed.

My Priorities:
* Providing local schools, educators, and parents the federal funding and support they need to educate our children.
* Supporting programs that prepare our students for higher education and the 21st century workforce.
* Ensuring early childhood education programs have the tools and resources to fully prepare young children and families for the next steps in education.
* Expanding access and affordability to post-secondary education for all students.
* Investing in programs that give K-12 schools and teachers the ability and means to deliver high-quality, rigorous, and relevant education to all students.

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