Education is at the heart of a progressive community, a democratic nation and a global marketplace.
This means we are all responsible for ensuring that our children receive the best education possible, and I believe this begins with building a strong public education system. The federal government has long played a role in making quality education available to everyone regardless of their socioeconomic status and I will work to see that it continues this mission. Supporting legislation that gives local school systems greater autonomy in how they use certain federal education grants. School districts are in the best position to evaluate their needs, and I want to give them enough flexibility to meet those needs. Voting to level the playing field between rural schools and larger city districts.