Strengthen schools and open the doors of educational
opportunities for all citizens
opportunities for all citizens
Michigan will need a highly skilled and highly educated workforce to be a powerhouse in the 21st century global economy, and it all starts in the classroom. Beginning with high-quality early childhood education and continuing through high school and beyond, we must ensure that every student has the opportunity to get the education needed to compete for the good-paying jobs of the future. In addition, House Democrats want to ensure that every resident who wants to go to college or trade school has the chance to do so.
Lawmaker opposes eliminating scholarships that serve 100,000 students
- — September 22, 2009
$15 million boost will train more workers, give community colleges more resources
- — July 30, 2008
Dozens of projects around the state will create jobs, boost local economies
- — June 27, 2008
Plan will distribute grants to improve early childhood development, parenting
- — May 22, 2008
Program would provided funding to hire additional teachers, reduce class sizes
- — October 08, 2007