Christine prioritizes investments in public education for students of all ages and regardless of socioeconomic status. She believes in debt-free higher education for all. A member of the Early Education Workforce Commission, Christine works to develop a stronger and more equitably-paid early educator workforce. She created a new commission to improve children’s vision screenings. As a member of the Autism Commission, Christine advocates for Massachusetts to better serve the educational and developmental needs of people with autism, and has been successful in increasing funding for programs. Recently, Christine was proud to vote for the Student Opportunity Act, a comprehensive education funding reform package that will positively impact every student and school in Somerville and Medford.

Equitable Funding

The Issue
For decades, outdated funding formulas for public schools in Massachusetts left low-income students, students of color, and English language learners behind. This creates wide achievement gaps, that continue beyond K-12 education and have consequences for one’s entire life.

Christine’s Plan
I was proud to vote for the Student Opportunity Act, a comprehensive education funding reform package that will positively impact every student in Somerville, Medford, and statewide. This bill will provide new funding to MA public schools, focusing on schools with higher proportions of low-income students, students of color, and English language learners.

Debt-Free College

The Issue
There is a student debt crisis in this country. Public college tuitions and fees are unattainable for many students and families, forcing students to accept an average of $37,172 in student debt.

Christine’s Plan
I am a cosponsor of An Act to Guarantee Debt-Free Public Higher Education, which would ensure that every MA resident has a right to a public higher education free of tuition, fees, and debt.

Early Education

The Issue
Early education providers are critical to the intellectual and emotional development of our kids. Despite this critical work, they are often under-paid and struggle to access professional development and education opportunities to grow their own careers.

Christine’s Plan
I am a member of the Early Education Workforce Commission, and work to develop a stronger and more equitably-paid early educator workforce.

Protecting Children’s Vision Health

The Issue

It can be hard to detect challenges that a child is facing with their vision—young children are not likely to complain that it is hard for them to see because they don’t know what normal vision is like. Vision is a critical component of a child’s overall health and well-being. Poor vision can cause behavioral problems, learning difficulties, and frustration that makes school and activities challenging for kids.

Christine’s Plan

I created new commission to improve children’s vision screenings and care so young children can see and succeed in school

Supporting Children with Autism

The Issue
Our schools are places of learning and development—and students with Autism and other developmental disabilities need some additional supports to achieve to their fullest potential. Programs outside of the school day are also critical.

Christine’s Plan
I am a member of the Autism Commission, tasked with helping MA better serve the educational and developmental needs of people with autism from early childhood, to college, to adulthood. I work hard to secure funding for programs for that support kids, and adults, with autism in every aspect of their lives.