Christine prioritizes investments in public education, including early childhood development. A member of the Early Education Workforce Commission, Christine works with other leaders to develop a stronger and more equitably-paid early educator workforce.  She created a new commission to improve children’s vision screenings and care so all young children can see and succeed in school. Christine is appointed to the Autism Commission, to help Massachusetts better serve the educational and developmental needs of people with autism, and has been successful in increasing funding for programs that support autistic individuals.