Issue Position: Education

Issue Position

I graduated from Pawtucket's public schools, and I know that public education is one of our state's most important responsibilities. I will fight to ensure that our schools get the resources they need so that every child from every zip code can succeed.

Making schools safe in this moment of crisis requires resources. Making remote instruction work better -- especially for low-income families -- requires investment.
Even before this pandemic our schools were suffering. Our school buildings are falling apart and need repair. Our English Language Learners need more support. And we don't make the investments in the arts that we should.
We must disrupt the link between our schools and our criminal justice system. We should prioritize restorative justice and social and emotional support systems, rather than criminalizing our young people.
Many of the challenges schools face are rooted in the society around them. Stable housing, living wage jobs, and healthy communities all contribute to a child's chance to learn and to thrive.

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