Jag Lathan

Taxes / Budget Promote transparency and responsible fiscal planning by leading workshops that support districts in making student-centered budgeting decisions that prioritize learning, safety, and well-being. Education Support districts in reducing reliance on suspensions by promoting healing-informed, restorative approaches that keep students engaged in school. Education Provide training to districts on evidence-based literacy instruction grounded in the Science of Reading, including phonics, comprehension, critical thinking, and writing across the curriculum. Education Expand and connect career pathways, including STEM, Career Technical Education (CTE), and applied learning, so students can see clear routes from school to careers. Education Create and strengthen partnerships between districts, higher education, industry, and labor to align learning with real-world opportunities, including apprenticeship and internship programs. Education Expand high-quality professional learning so educators are equipped to support multilingual, multi-dialectal, and dyslexic learners—including students with language-based learning differences—as well as students with disabilities. Education Promote positive school climates that emphasize belonging, accountability, and student voice by providing training on research-based programs for today’s youth. Taxes / Budget Advocate at the state and federal level for updates to the current funding model—moving from Average Daily Attendance (ADA) to enrollment-based funding—and for increased funding that reflects California’s high cost of living. Healthcare Strengthen access to school-based mental health supports, including coordinated partnerships and services.