Lisa Escarcega

Education I’ll continue using my platform to fight for the resources our students and educators deserve. Education We need to build capacity within our education system to serve our students, and not blame them. Some of this work will depend on gathering qualitative data from students, families, and educators about their experiences. Education I stand firmly behind the right of all school staff to unionize, regardless of where they work. Every worker deserves the ability to organize for fair pay, safe conditions, and a voice in shaping the future of education. Education I believe we need contextual accountability that uses data as a growth point, not to rank students and pin them into academic stereotypes. Education Treating all students the same does not result in fair outcomes. Instead, equity requires tailoring resources, supports, and opportunities based on student needs so that everyone can reach high levels of achievement. Education With more budget cuts on the horizon, Lisa’s k-12 experience will guide us to ensure we are putting students first in all decisions. Education Support schools as community hubs, offering wraparound services such as mental health care, nutrition programs, and after-school enrichment—recognizing that students’ learning is shaped by their social and emotional environments.