Mike Kushmerek began his tenure as State Representative for the 3rd Worcester District in January 2021. Prior to his role in the state legislature, Mike served as a Fitchburg City Councilor from 2014-2021, including five years as Council President from 2016-2021.
Massachusetts needs to invest in post-secondary education and other opportunities for our high school graduates. The majority of our high school students enroll in public education institutions in-state, and the majority of those graduates will stay in-state when they join the workforce. These students are our labor force; they fuel innovation, and they drive entrepreneurship, and this is what builds our economy. However, per student State spending on education is lower today than it was in 2001.
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Fight to ensure that the state follows-through on the promises, adopted in the Student Opportunity Act of 2019, to properly fund K-12 education, Better fund higher education, and commit to long-term funding to ensure a strong system and a healthy pipeline of leading talent in Massachusetts
Build support for college alternatives– trades and career readiness programs are important and viable options
Work to reduce student debt that diminishes the economic strength and vitality of our region