Issue Position: Education

Issue Position

It is a basic a function of our state government to ensure every child receives a quality public education. That begins with access to a quality early childhood education program, manageable class sizes, workforce training, and a strong public university system. If we are going to prepare our children for a global economy we need to invest in our children to make sure that they remain competitive throughout their time in the North Carolina Public School System.

I commit to fighting for:

Quality early childhood education programs for all children in North Carolina.
Competitive pay to attract and retain the brightest educators.
Investments in our teachers through professional development opportunities.
Strong and diverse public schools in North Carolina and bridging the digital divide for low-income households.
An Increase in per-pupil spending, including textbooks, classroom supplies, and instructional resources.
The restoration of the NC Teaching Fellows program.
Accountability and transparency standards for all charter schools.

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