Education
Higher education is under attack in California. Last year’s budget raised tuition, cut programs and financial aid, and turned away thousands of qualified students. We can—and must—do better. California’s future depends on a well-educated workforce. Our community colleges and universities need adequate funding so they can keep their doors open to every student who works hard to achieve standards of excellence. And we must ensure that all students, no matter what their background, have the same access to quality postsecondary education and training.
Keeping our kids safe is everyone’s top priority. Yet, the current administration wants to outsource school district jobs, handing these critical services over to private contractors who operate without adequate oversight or accountability. The bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers, and teaching aides who are in constant contact with our children must be under local control and supervision.