Issue Position: Education

Education is where we deliver on the promise of equal opportunity and a brighter future for our children. To deliver on this promise, we must invest in our classrooms, reduce class size and raise teacher pay to ensure that every child in North Carolina receives a world-class education. For nearly a decade, politicians in Raleigh have slashed funding for our local public schools, making it nearly impossible to retain excellent teachers, cutting funding for teaching positions and school supplies, and forcing our kids into larger class sizes.

Education is the number one predictor of social and economic mobility. We must ensure North Carolinians have affordable opportunities to obtain higher education, whether that's a degree from a 4-year institution or a community college. Students willing to work hard to earn a degree, shouldn't face massive debt after graduation. That's why we must address all the barriers to success, including food and housing insecurity as well as tuition costs.

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