Issue Position: Education

Issue Position

Build a better education system so all deserving students can afford a higher education

Children need more than just the basics in school. They should be given the education and skills to compete for quality jobs anywhere -- be it in their hometown or with any country in the world. Paul is working to strengthen our public schools through greater accountability, improved early childhood education, and attracting and rewarding quality teachers. Over the years, the cost of college education has skyrocketed, while the loan system to help students pay for college has lost its way. Paul has pushed for a number of reforms, including: increasing the maximum Pell Grant, cutting student loan interest rates, increasing resources dedicated to financial aid and streamlining the Federal Student Loan Aid process.

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