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Kamala Harris' Public Statements on Issue: Education

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for Vice President

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09/01/2022 Tweet - "You can't take online classes without internet. All students who receive a Pell Grant are eligible for free or discounted high-speed internet under our Affordable Connectivity Program."
07/25/2022 Tweet - "Our Administration is committed to helping students recover after lost instructional time. The ARP has helped fund summer learning and after school programs in all 50 states to help ensure students continue to grow in and out of the classroom."
07/08/2022 Tweet - "President @JoeBiden 's American Rescue Plan's funding led to a new initiative to help students who fell behind during the pandemic, getting 250,000 tutors and mentors across the country into schools to give students the support they need."
07/06/2022 Tweet - "We knew school districts needed help to keep teachers on staff. And we knew we needed to lift students out of poverty. So, we directed over $120 billion to our nation's schools through the American Rescue Plan."
06/04/2022 Tweet - "Corinthian Colleges engaged in deceptive behavior, targeting people most in need. The Department of Education will cancel all remaining federal student loans for borrowers who attended Corinthian Colleges."
06/02/2022 Tweet - "Today is a major milestone for students who were defrauded by Corinthian Colleges. As Attorney General of California, I investigated and successfully sued Corinthian for their predatory practices."
04/08/2022 Tweet - "We're pausing federal student loan repayments through August 31, 2022. This is personal for me. I had student loans and would sit at the table, fill out paperwork, and send a check to pay down my balance each month. This pause will help 41M people keep up with their bills."
04/06/2022 Tweet - ". @POTUS and I understand that student loan debt adds stress for borrowers and their families. We're continuing the pause on federal student loan repayments through August 31, 2022. This pause will help 41 million people keep up with their monthly bills and meet their basic needs."
04/04/2022 Tweet - "Today, our Administration released the Biden-Harris Action Plan for Building Better School Infrastructure. This Plan contains a number of bold actions that will improve the learning environment for children in public schools across our nation."
12/22/2021 Tweet - "Today, we announced we're extending the pause on federal student loan repayments for another three months to May 1, 2022. Learn more at http://ed.gov."
10/24/2021 Tweet - "The greatest investment that we can make as a nation is investing in early childhood education. Our Build Back Better Agenda will make universal pre-K for three- and four-year-olds a reality."
10/04/2021 Tweet - "The fight for voting rights has always been a fight about who has a voice in what happens to them, to their families, and to our country. This National Voter Education Week, we remain committed to empowering voters and protecting the right to vote."
09/17/2021 Tweet - "Every three- and four-year-old in America deserves access to a high-quality preschool. Our Build Back Better Agenda makes universal preschool a universal reality."
09/10/2021 Tweet - "HBCU students, you are some of our nation's most brilliant thinkers and changemakers. HBCU alumni have always fought for the best of who we are as a country. Happy HBCU Week!"
09/10/2021 Tweet - "As an alumna of an HBCU, I am proud to celebrate HBCU Week. HBCUs have empowered and challenged students for generations, offering incredible opportunities to our future innovators and creating an important legacy of leadership in our country."
09/10/2021 Tweet - "HBCUs everywhere--are not just competing, they're leading on STEM education. Our #BuildBackBetter Agenda would make a historic investment in R&D infrastructure for HBCUs. I toured Hampton's Center for Atmospheric Sciences to see the work students are doing to study our climate."
09/05/2021 Tweet - "Today, extraordinary students at our nation's HBCUs lead with the strength of purpose. They are at the forefront of scientific research. They are entrepreneurs. They are accomplished poets, musicians, and dancers. Students, we could not be more proud of you. Enjoy HBCU week."
05/23/2021 Tweet - "Every American worker deserves the chance to build their skills and increase their earnings. The American Families Plan makes this possible by providing two years of free community college."
05/20/2021 Tweet - "A 4-year college degree isn't the only path to success. For some it's a technical college or a training program, and for some it's an apprenticeship. That's why the American Jobs Plan invests in workforce development, including creating 1-2 million new registered apprenticeships."
05/18/2021 Tweet - "An investment in education is an investment in our nation's future. The American Families Plan will: - Provide universal pre-K - Offer all Americans two years of free community college - Improve teacher training and support"
05/08/2021 Tweet - "Let's face it: 12 years of education is not enough in today's world. The American Families Plan will give every American 2 years of free community college. And it will make college more affordable for millions of students."
05/02/2021 Tweet - "The American Families Plan is an investment in: - Education - Health Care - Our Children - Our Future"
04/01/2021 Tweet - "Today, HHS is announcing the COVID-19 Community Corps--a nationwide, grassroots network of local voices people trust to encourage Americans to get vaccinated. Looking forward to championing this next phase of the public education campaign from the White House."
03/24/2021 Tweet - "With historic investments in childcare, aid for reopening schools safely, support for small businesses, and checks sent to those in need, the American Rescue Plan lays the foundation to address equal pay for women in our country."
03/02/2021 Tweet - "Congratulations to our new Secretary of Education, Dr. Miguel Cardona. A career educator, @SecCardona understands first-hand what teachers and students need to succeed and will be critical to re-opening our schools safely."

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