A quality education is the key to upward mobility in America. From kindergarten through college, it provides the critical foundation that has helped so many of us advance our careers and provide opportunities for our children. That’s why I am focused on making sure every student is able to access a world-class education regardless of their financial resources. As a reporter, I focused on school policies that delivered results, and in Congress I will be an advocate for good public education that provides parents, teachers, and students with the resources and support they need.
Universal Pre-K
Study after study has shown that the early years of a child’s life are the most critical to future success. Establishing a solid educational foundation at an early age pays lifelong dividends, boosting later academic achievement and sharply reducing the chance of ending up in trouble with the police.1 A 2007 study found that the federal government could see returns of 8.2 times the amount invested in universal Pre-K by 2050.2
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There are countless jobs in all areas of the country that require skilled labor, and not necessarily a bachelor’s degree. We need to equip our next generation with the skills to fill those jobs so we can both boost employment and strengthen American companies who want to find the workers they need locally. Students who graduate from a career academy can make up to 11% more each year in their chosen fields than peers who don’t have a CTE background.7 Community colleges also provide two-year associates’ degrees and critical technical skills that are matched with the jobs of the future. Maryland’s 8th District is blessed with two quality community colleges that can provide the skills to succeed in a good, middle-class job on which to support a family. We need to support these efforts and expand on this with partnerships between our schools and local
Universal Pre-K
Study after study has shown that the early years of a child’s life are the most critical to future success. Establishing a solid educational foundation at an early age pays lifelong dividends, boosting later academic achievement and sharply reducing the chance of ending up in trouble with the police.1 A 2007 study found that the federal government could see returns of 8.2 times the amount invested in universal Pre-K by 2050.2
In Congress, I’ll …show more content…
There are countless jobs in all areas of the country that require skilled labor, and not necessarily a bachelor’s degree. We need to equip our next generation with the skills to fill those jobs so we can both boost employment and strengthen American companies who want to find the workers they need locally. Students who graduate from a career academy can make up to 11% more each year in their chosen fields than peers who don’t have a CTE background.7 Community colleges also provide two-year associates’ degrees and critical technical skills that are matched with the jobs of the future. Maryland’s 8th District is blessed with two quality community colleges that can provide the skills to succeed in a good, middle-class job on which to support a family. We need to support these efforts and expand on this with partnerships between our schools and local