Education and
Public Schools
Instead of supporting public schools, extremist Republicans pass policies to defund them in favor of school vouchers. I have worked and advocated tirelessly for public education, early childhood education, resources for students struggling for literacy, and increased funding for Georgia’s pre-K program.
Public schools are the cornerstones of our community. Education is the ultimate equalizer.
As one of just three women in the Georgia House with primary school age kids, I understand the issues of post-covid learning loss, literacy struggles, special needs, pre-k limitations, and underfunded programs first hand. I understand the struggle of balancing being a working mom with rising childcare costs. I also understand what it’s like to get a notification from the school district notifying you your child’s school is on lockdown because of the threat of gun violence.
SB 233 would create a voucher system for private schools. I actively fought against this legislation that would drain resources from already under-resourced public schools.
I have spoken out in favor of proposals to increase funding for pre-K, including raising teacher salaries and reducing class sizes. This investment in early childhood education is crucial for children's success and allows more parents to return to work.
I co-sponsored HB 538, the Georgia Early Literacy Act, which aims to improve reading skills by requiring high-quality instructional materials, providing special training for reading teachers, and implementing screening for struggling students
Recognizing the importance of early childhood education and the positive impact it has on children's development and families' economic stability, I have advocated for Georgia's Childcare and Parent Services Program (CAPS). This program assists low-income working families with childcare for infants and toddlers.
I have supported proposals to increase funding for Georgia's pre-K program, including raising teacher salaries and reducing class sizes. This investment in early childhood education is crucial for children's success and allows more parents to return to work.