Joe Carreón

Education We must strengthen programs which give students access to earn college credits and lower the cost of a college degree. Social Services We should ensure that all students have access to fully resourced extra-curriculars and out-of-school programs. Education We must create workshops which prepare the whole family for what to expect after high school graduation and beyond. Social Services We should expand proven partnerships with social service organizations who can get our kids the resources they need. Education We must increase the number of full-time college and career advisers and the availability of college preparation resources. Education We must continue advancing the curriculum and training our teachers need to promote the social and emotional development of our kids. Education I will work towards making engagement in a school advisory board and parent organization easier and more meaningful. Education I propose building community vision summits into our school calendars and into the culture of our communities. Education I will work to ensure that parents have the training they need to succeed in their campus-based efforts. Education While we have made significant strides, universal Pre-K access should remain our top priority. Social Services We must invest in a counseling program which sets the standard for the country. Education We must lead the country in the professional development of our educators, create a culture that values teachers and attracts the best in the profession, and continue programs that put our best teachers in classrooms where they are needed the most.