Issue Position: Education

Issue Position

Our public schools have gone through some ups and downs since the time I was a student. We have areas that need to be fixed such as reducing class size, raising teacher pay, and completing the transition from "No Child Left Behind". We need to make sure our schools are preparing our children for college or a good trade industry. Currently, only a very small percentage of the population is able to afford college or graduate programs.

When I graduated from Albemarle High School, in Charlottesville, I was fortunate enough to have the tools to go on to college, but I still had to work my entire way through college as an under-graduate. I stand for fair and affordable higher education, and will propose, co-sponsor, and vote on any legislation that reduces costs and eases some of the burden of debt on our students. I had student loans. I understand the needs of someone who is struggling, and will focus on achieving the goal of making college affordable and available to any student who wants to obtain a degree.

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