Issue Position: Quality education and youth service programs

Issue Position

As the son of a Detroit public school teacher, I value the opportunities that education has given me. I believe that providing a high-quality, equitable education to our children not only makes sense, but it's also simply the right thing to do. It's critical that children across Michigan, especially those in District 2, have access to a high-quality school option in their neighborhood regardless of their socio-economic background. Fundamentally, this means ensuring that the schools have the resources to prepare our children to succeed in the 21st century.

I understand that we must take a holistic approach to supporting our young people as they grow. Students need access to high-quality services that care for their social, emotional, and physical health as well. Of course, the government cannot be reasonably expected to serve this need alone, which is why I will work across the public and private sectors, in collaboration with leaders already doing work in our communities, to strengthen the web of support for children. We need to ensure that organizations serving our youth -- from nonprofits to entire school systems -- have the necessary resources to provide youth with the proper stability to help them have a successful transition into adulthood.

Lastly, in our effort to educate the future leaders, we should be considerate of the hardships that many parents face in their efforts to provide a high-quality life for their children. Which is why I am a strong advocate for organizations that empower parents to be their best selves.

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