Free Higher Education: An Investment in Our Future
The current student debt landscape underscores the urgency of this issue:
The average graduate owes $30,000 in student loans.
1 in 6 borrowers owes over $50,000.
40% of students drop out of college to avoid taking on more debt, yet they leave with significant financial burdens.
This issue isn’t limited to young people—three million older Americans are still burdened by student loan debt. Women, in particular, bear a disproportionate load, holding $929 billion of U.S. student debt as of 2019.
Furthermore, 73% of student debt negatively impacts the bottom 80% of the population, making it a significant barrier to economic mobility.
Mental Health in School
To address this issue, we must implement improved mental health counseling in schools as a primary mechanism for supporting troubled youth. Providing access to licensed mental health professionals ensures that students have a safe, constructive outlet to navigate the stress and anxiety that come with our modern lifestyle.
Increased Access to Mental Health Counselors: Every school should have enough mental health professionals to ensure students receive timely support. A recommended ratio is one counselor for every 250 students to provide adequate care.
Support Staff: The Unsung Heroes of Our Schools
I believe that support staff deserve the same level of respect and access to benefits that teachers receive. Their dedication to our schools and students is invaluable, and they deserve a better standard of living.
We need to push for improved working conditions and compensation for everyone involved in educating the next generation. This includes:
Fair Wages: Ensuring that support staff receive fair pay that reflects their essential contributions to our schools.
Teacher Pay: Investing in Our Future
I advocate for increased funding dedicated exclusively to raising teacher pay nationwide. Competitive compensation not only recognizes teachers for their hard work and expertise but also helps attract and retain top talent in the profession.
Teachers deserve the same respect and recognition as doctors, engineers, and other highly valued professionals. After all, they are the ones forging the future engineers, doctors, and leaders in today’s classrooms. By ensuring that teachers are paid fairly, we acknowledge their role as the foundation of our nation’s progress and prosperity.
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