Preparing children for school before they enter the first grade is of vital importance to their educational future. Head Start is a proven, cost-effective program. The reason is a lack of federal funding. David will work for full funding of Head Start.
Smaller classes allow teachers to teach more effectively.
Increased financial aid for college students David will work to ensure increased financial aid to college and other post-secondary students. Since 1980, federal student aid has not kept pace with the cost of education, and has shifted from grants to loans, putting many students deeply in debt on graduation day. David will work to shift financial aid back towards grants and increase the total aid available. Supporting research Research benefits everyone. Clatsop Community College is a great example.