Great Schools for Every Michigan Student

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Michigan’s future depends on strong public schools and real opportunity for every student.

But too many classrooms are underfunded, teachers are stretched thin, and families are paying more out of pocket for basics like childcare, school meals, and after-school programs.

We can change that by investing in students, supporting educators, and making sure every child has access to quality education from early childhood through career training.

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Education Should Open Doors —
Not Leave Students Behind

Every Michigan student deserves a strong start and a fair shot at success.

But decades of underinvestment and rising costs have left many schools struggling to provide the resources students and teachers need.

The System Is Strained

Teachers are leaving the profession, class sizes are growing, and school districts are being forced to do more with less.

Meanwhile, families are facing rising childcare costs and students are graduating without clear pathways into good-paying careers.

Michigan cannot build a strong economy without strong public schools.

What’s Holding Schools Back

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Underfunded Classrooms

Many schools lack the resources teachers need to support students effectively.

Large class sizes and outdated materials make it harder for educators to do their jobs.

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Rising Costs
for Families

Parents are increasingly paying out of pocket for childcare, meals, school supplies, and after-school programs.

Education should reduce financial stress — not add to it.

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Lack of Career Pathways

Too many students graduate without clear pathways into skilled trades, apprenticeships, or high-demand careers.

College should be one option — not the only option.

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Privatization & Voucher Schemes

Voucher programs and unaccountable charter expansion drain resources from public schools instead of strengthening the schools most Michigan students attend.

Public education funding should stay in public classrooms.

Who Benefits From the Current System

When public schools are underfunded, students and families pay the price.

Private tutoring companies, for-profit childcare providers, and student loan lenders fill the gaps left by underinvestment in public education.

Michigan students deserve a system designed for learning — not profit.

The Plan for
Michigan Schools

We can rebuild Michigan’s education system by investing in students, supporting educators, and creating clear pathways to opportunity.

That means strengthening public schools from early childhood through career training.

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Support Teachers & Classrooms

Invest in teachers, reduce class sizes, and ensure every classroom has the resources students need to succeed.

Strong schools depend on supporting the educators who make them work.

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Universal School Meals

Guarantee free breakfast and lunch for every Michigan student so no child has to learn on an empty stomach.

Healthy students learn better and families save money.

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Universal Childcare & Preschool

Create universal childcare and preschool so families can afford care and every child enters kindergarten ready to succeed.

Affordable early education helps parents stay in the workforce while giving children a strong start.

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Career & Skilled Trade Pathways

Expand career-technical education, apprenticeships, and skilled trades programs so students graduate ready for good-paying jobs.

College should be one path — not the only path.

Why This Matters for Michigan Families

A strong public education system is one of the most important investments a state can make.

When students have access to quality schools, career training, and affordable college pathways, Michigan’s entire economy becomes stronger.

Investing in Michigan’s Future

Great schools are the foundation of strong communities and a strong economy.

By investing in students, supporting educators, and expanding opportunity, Michigan can build an education system that prepares every student for success.

Learn more about my Education Plan →

Michigan’s Future Is Worth Fighting For

If you believe government should work for working families — not the well-connected few — join our campaign.

Together we can build a Michigan that is more affordable, more accountable, and more fair.

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