Issue Position: Education

Issue Position

"We have a responsibility to ensure that every child has the same opportunity to succeed, no matter where they're from. Everyone benefits when more people have the tools they need to get good-paying jobs to support themselves and their families. My grandma, mom, aunt, mother-in-law, and wife are all teachers. For me public education isn't just an issue, it's a family value. And it's pretty much all we talk about at Thanksgiving!"

LAST SESSION

Successfully fought for more than $1 billion in new funding for our public schools.

Sponsored legislation to create a $30 million school safety disbursement program covering facilities upgrades and mental health training for teachers, administrators, and staff.

Cosponsored legislation to expand teacher training and recruitment programs, because half of all new teachers leave the profession within the first few years.

Sponsored legislation to create a "Return on Investment Report" for all of Colorado's public institutions of higher education and their degree programs.

UP NEXT

Invest in programs that give every child the chance to succeed, no matter where they're from.

Expand vocation and career training programs in high schools to help get more kids career-ready.

Improve teacher pay so we can better compete with other states to attract and retain the best teachers.

Reduce the cost of public higher education so graduates don't start their careers under mountains of debt.

Create a continuing education fund for workers to use throughout their entire lives.

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