Between the long road of recovery from a global pandemic model, to some of the most polarized political scrutiny of our time, our students, teachers, administrators, and school systems have never needed Beacon Hill’s support more than they do now to address the unprecedented challenges we face today. During my time on the Norfolk Select Board, I served as a partner to our local school committees and administrations — but the most valuable perspectives come from my role as a father to our 5th grade, 2nd grade, and Kindergarten boys. Through them, I know firsthand how important our educational programs and dedicated teachers are.

I support increases to Chapter 70 funding and fully funding Special Education Circuit Breaker programs, which will always be a priority to me. On top of that, district-specific needs such as finally funding Regional Transportation reimbursements to their committed levels and advocating for funding towards school building project programs are some of the first initiatives I’ll address on day one. In addition, I strongly support early education and child care cost legislation such as Bill H.4795, which will provide Massachusetts families with high-quality education and child care that is both affordable and accessible. Finally, I am a strong proponent of the Fair Share Amendment, which will be on the ballot this November. This amendment could generate up to $2 billion in revenue annually that will provide our state's school systems with adequate funding, while also lowering class sizes,  addressing student debt, and mitigating the effects of decades of austerity budgets.