Universal Education Program: Tuition-Free Pre-K to College
Our public education system is under constant attack from privatization efforts that funnel taxpayer dollars into private schools, weakening public institutions. To secure a stronger future, I propose a Universal Education Program that ensures tuition-free access from Pre-K through college general education and technical training.
Key Principles
- Fully Fund Public Schools: Redirect public dollars away from private institutions that do not meet state and federal standards, and reinvest them in public schools to guarantee quality education for every child.
- Early Childhood Education: Expand access to high-quality Pre-K, and eventually to childcare beginning as early as one year old, to strengthen language, cognitive, and social development.
- Debt-Free College Pathways: Provide free tuition through general college-level courses and technical colleges, ensuring broad access to higher education and workforce training. Specialized programs (medicine, law, engineering, etc.) may require partial personal investment, with exceptions for high-demand fields like nursing, education, and mental health.
- Continuous Improvement: Education should never settle for the status quo. America must embrace innovation and bold investments to improve standards, expand opportunities, and close skills gaps in the workforce.
A strong, fully funded public education system empowers students to think critically, question those in power, and prepare for meaningful participation in our democracy. Universal education strengthens families, communities, and the economy by ensuring that every child—regardless of income—has the chance to reach their full potential.
Education is the foundation of freedom. If we don’t question, they win.
