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Children in School Bus

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.

Kids Reading Outdoor

EARLY EDUCATION

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

Parked School Buses

ADEQUATE FUNDING

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

Good Grades

EFFECTIVE EDUCATORS

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

Classroom Lecture

HIGH QUALITY INSTRUCTION & SUPPORT

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

High School Orchestra

AFTER SCHOOL & SUMMER LEARNING

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

Children in Science Class

INTEGRATION WITH COLLEGES & CAREERS

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

School Kids

ACCOUNTABILITY & CONTINUAL LEARNING

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

Technology Class

INNOVATION IN SCHOOL DESIGN

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

Drinking Orange Juice

STABILITY OF BASIC NEEDS

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

Issues: Service
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