Public Schools

Public Education is unquestionably the most important product in US Society. If we do not make it a priority in 2024, the constant attacks and attempts to roll back funding by radical groups and legislators will see the next few generations at such a great disadvantage. If our future generations are not set up for success, our society will find itself a shell of what it could have been. It is the key to a prosperous nation, and every child in America deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and be inspired.

We need to look at all the factors that go into a quality education system and be sure we are providing the tools, environment, and funding for our students, teachers and staff to thrive in the 21st century. COVID set us back in many areas, and our systems are stressed to the max. My colleagues in public education often speak to this “tsunami of anxiety” that teachers, students and parents feel about their current public education experience. This stress is made exponentially worse due to the increase in school violence. There is a growing plague of weaponized violence in schools across the nation. We need to make sure that our precious children and those who inspire and cultivate them are protected.

The quality of the public education experience should not depend on one’s zip code. We need fair, fully-funded, and safe public schools for all.