Issues: Inner_about

FOCUS ON LOW-INCOME CHILDREN

California is not a bad place to go to school—if you are already well-off. For kids who aren't, it's a catastrophe. It's not just that our state struggles in absolute terms, we're also far behind the rest of the country. According to the National Association of Education Progress, if you're a low-income child, your educational future is brighter in Kentucky than it is in California!

We need a comprehensive vision: reshaping an education system so it works for those with the least—building a continuum that starts in the earliest years and supports our children through learning and careers after high school.

EARLY EDUCATION

Access to free and effective early education for all low-income children, starting at age 2.

ADEQUATE FUNDING

Schools that have the resources they need to achieve and close gaps in performance.

EFFECTIVE EDUCATORS

Qualified and effective teachers, school leaders, and other staff working to support students.

HIGH QUALITY INSTRUCTION & SUPPORT

Access to quality instructional materials, rich course offerings, and a robust system of support.

AFTER SCHOOL & SUMMER LEARNING

Tutoring and academic support, mental health services, and enrichment activities available to every student.

INTEGRATION WITH COLLEGES & CAREERS

Opportunities for hands-on, real-world experiences that prepare students for meaningful careers.

ACCOUNTABILITY & CONTINUAL LEARNING

State systems in place to intervene when needed and to share best practices.

INNOVATION IN SCHOOL DESIGN

Flexibility to allow for innovation in school design and content delivery to align with 21st Century workplace needs.

STABILITY OF BASIC NEEDS

Partnering with others to ensure students basic needs are met so they are ready to learn.

Issues: Service