Education
Building an Education System for the America of Tomorrow
Every child in America deserves the right to a high-quality, free public education—no matter their background, income level, or ZIP code. That starts by investing in our public schools and educators, ensuring that our tax dollars are spent where they matter most: in classrooms, not corporate pockets.
We need to attract and retain the best teachers in the world. That means competitive pay, professional support, and well-resourced schools that allow educators to do what they do best—teach.
Learning from Our Past, Preparing for the Future
Our schools must equip students not only with knowledge and skills, but also with the wisdom to learn from our nation’s history. That means teaching the hard truths—slavery, the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, the Tulsa Race Massacre, and the economic missteps like the misguided tariff policies that deepened the Great Depression.
Mistakes are our greatest teachers. Every coach knows that losses are what build champions. Our education system should embrace that same mindset: learning from failure to build a stronger, more just, and more informed future.
Educating for Real Life
A forward-thinking education system prepares students for the world as it is—and as it will be. That includes:
STEM education that produces the engineers and scientists who will tackle cancer, climate change, and innovation.
Pathways to military academies and public service, nurturing the next generation of leaders and defenders of democracy.
Financial literacy, so students graduate with the tools to avoid debt, manage credit, and make smart financial decisions.
Skilled trades education, because our economy depends on plumbers, electricians, builders, and contractors—and we’re facing a serious shortage.
Every student should not only know how to calculate interest on a mortgage—they should also know how to replace a faucet or install a light fixture. These are life skills, and our schools should be preparing students for life, not just tests.
Free College and a 20-Year Vision
I support Universal Free Public College—because no one should be denied the opportunity to learn and build a better life simply because they can’t afford tuition. Countries around the world—including Germany, France, Spain, Mexico, and even Russia—already offer tuition-free higher education. It’s time the United States caught up.
But we can’t think short-term. We need a 20-year vision for American education. What kind of workforce will we need in 2050? What kind of citizens do we want to raise? Education is a generational investment, and it’s time we started treating it that way.
Let’s build an education system that lifts up every child, prepares them for a rapidly changing world, and ensures that the American dream remains within reach—not just for some, but for all.