FIGHTING FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL KIDS
"The quality of a child's education should not depend on their parent's income or zip code. Middle class families need schools they can rely on." - U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.)
Supporting Teachers
· Voted for $39.5 billion for local school districts to save teacher's jobs
· Fighting to stop attacks on teachers and other public employees in budget
· Voted for federal funds to recruit math and science teachers
· Supports the Teacher Institutes for 21st Century program to provide teacher training opportunities
Fighting to Give Students Tools to Succeed Academically
· Supports legislation to provide students with health, education and social services to help them succeed
· Voted to increase federal funding for after-school programs
Fighting to Make College More Affordable and Accessible
· Voted to increase the maximum Pell grant to $5,500 per year
· Voted to cut interest on federal student loans in half
· Voted to create a $2,500 "American Opportunity" higher education tax credit
· Fighting for college loan forgiveness for military members, police, teachers, nurses, firefighters
· Voted for $200 million for work-study programs to help working college students
Fighting to Expand Access to Early Learning
· Fought successfully against the Republican-proposed $1 billion cut to Head Start
· Voted against proposal to turn Head Start into a block grant program
Fighting for the Needs of Rural School Districts
· Is a member of the Senate Rural Education Caucus
· Supports legislation to ensure rural schools get their fair share of federal dollars
· Supports legislation to create an Office of Rural Schools at Dept. of Education
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