Kermit Jones was born in Michigan. Jones served in the U.S. Navy from 2005 to 2009. He earned degrees from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1997, Duke University School of Law in 2005, and Duke University School of Medicine in 2005.
In America, a child’s zip code shouldn’t determine their destiny.
For many families like mine, good schools and affordable colleges are the keys to economic mobility and a better life. But now, classroom sizes are rising and the student loan crisis is a huge financial burden on families. We need to rethink K-12 education, college, and vocational training so that every student obtains the skills they need to succeedâ at a price they can afford.
In Congress, I’ll advocate for affordable paths to college degrees and investments in trade schools so that every child and adult has a path to a well-paying career.