Issue Position: Closing the Achievement Gap

Issue Position

Minnesota has one of the greatest education disparities in the country. I will work to fix this by partnering with those who have been at the forefront of this issue to close the gap between the achievement of white students and students of color. I will work toward providing equal resources, recruiting diverse teachers, and supporting parents so they can be actively engaged in their childrens' education.

Supporting families' needs is beneficial to students fully participating in school. For example, students experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity cannot achieve their full potential. Minneapolis Public Schools has created a program to offer rental assistance and other support to parents. I want to help build strong partnerships to determine if a program like this could work across the state.

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