As Representative, my goal is to provide every student in Massachusetts the opportunity for a quality education. The public has every right to demand better schools, and the legislature has the responsibility for meeting that objective.
When it comes to education, there is constant pressure for our communities to provide qualified staff and faculty, comprehensive curriculums, appropriate class sizes and buildings that keep students and teachers healthy. Unfortunately, financial resources are limited and every dollar counts.
Therefore, I do not support increased funding for charter schools. Even beyond Needham, Dover and Medfield, where there are none, charter schools only account for a small percentage of students in the state. And where they exist, charter schools can only benefit some families and students, as they employ enrollment practices that may separate students based on language proficiency, special education status or poverty. Finally, while some may post encouraging statistics, the overall record of charter schools is inconsistent.
As Representative, I will continue to strongly advocate for improving our state education system for every single one of our students from kindergarten through the state college system, leading to high achievement in academics and in life.
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