EDUCATION EQUITY
Fighting for schools that serve all youth, especially those from rural, immigrant, and low-income communities.
OUR FOCUS
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
We prioritize voices from high school, trades and community colleges, ensuring our work reaches youth often left out of advocacy spaces and policy discussions.
SYSTEMIC CHANGE
We work to transform educational systems to be more equitable, accessible, and responsive to the needs of all students, particularly those from marginalized communities.
KEY EDUCATION ISSUES
COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS
Preparing youth for leadership in their futures, not just advocacy. This includes access to quality career counseling, college preparation programs, and pathways to trades and technical education.
• Career exploration programs
• College application support
• Trade and technical education pathways
• Financial literacy education
IMMIGRANT STUDENT SUPPORT
Ensuring immigrant students have access to quality education, language support, and pathways to higher education regardless of immigration status.
• English language learning programs
• Culturally responsive curriculum
• College access for undocumented students
• Family engagement initiatives
RURAL EDUCATION ACCESS
Addressing the unique challenges faced by students in rural communities, including limited resources, transportation barriers, and fewer educational opportunities.
• Technology and internet access
• Transportation solutions
• Advanced course offerings
• Teacher recruitment and retention
LOW-INCOME STUDENT EQUITY
Breaking down financial barriers that prevent low-income students from accessing quality education and post-secondary opportunities.
• Free and reduced lunch programs
• School supplies and technology access
• College affordability initiatives
• Wraparound support services
SUPPORTING ALL EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS
01
HIGH SCHOOL STDUENTS
Supporting comprehensive high school education that prepares students for their chosen post-secondary path, whether college, trades, or direct workforce entry.
02
TRADE STUDENTS
Advocating for robust career and technical education programs that provide hands-on learning and direct pathways to well-paying careers.
03
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Ensuring community colleges remain accessible and affordable while providing quality education and transfer opportunities to four-year institutions.
POLICY PRIORITIES
FUNDING EQUITY
• Adequate and equitable school funding formulas
• Support for high-need schools and districts
• Investment in educational infrastructure
• Technology access and digital equity
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
• Culturally responsive and inclusive curriculum
• Social-emotional learning integration
• Career and college readiness standards
• Multilingual education support
STUDENT SUPPORT
• Comprehensive student support services
• Mental health resources in schools
• Nutrition and food security programs
• Transportation and childcare support
HIGHER EDUCATION ACCESS
• College affordability and debt reduction
• Support for undocumented students
• Community college funding and programs
• Transfer pathway improvements
STUDENT VOICE IN DECISION-MAKING
We believe students should have meaningful input in educational policies that affect them. This includes representation on school boards, involvement in curriculum decisions, and leadership in advocacy efforts.
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
We prioritize voices from high school, trades and community colleges, ensuring our work reaches youth often left out of advocacy spaces and policy discussions.
LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY
Preparing students to testify at legislative hearings and meet with elected officials about education policy.
FIGHT FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUITY
Join us in advocating for educational systems that serve all students, regardless of their background or circumstances.

