Thread by @SenJasonLewis

Today I saw the great work going on in #Brockton schools, as well as challenges posed by inadequate funding & a large pop. of immigrant & econ.-disadvantaged kids. It’s essential for lawmakers to witness the reality “on the ground” to ensure that policy meets people’s needs.

Thank you to @BrocktonSchools for hosting us, esp. Supt. Smith, and Principals Murray & Rogan.

Thanks also to the legislators & officials who came:
@RepAlicePeisch
@Brady_Works
Rep. Claire Cronin
Rep. Gerry Cassidy
@RepDuBois
& @MayorBillCarp

Special thanks to Brockton teacher Jami Milnamow (née #McDuffy), who as a student in the 90s was the plaintiff in the landmark case that prompted the state to pass the 1993 Education Reform Act. Jami is still representative of the importance of meaningful investment in public ed.