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This is the #DemPartyPlatform for 2020.This part is called: Supporting High-Quality K-12 Schools Across America
Only one party understands that a quality education is a critical public good-NOT a commodity. A quality education is the right of every child. 1/13

#Democrats will equip students with the knowledge & skills to understand complex scientific issues, counter the rising tide of denialism by promoting environmental and climate literacy, and reverse the Trump Administration's cuts to the National Environmental Education Act. 2/13

In addition to developing strong literacy, numeracy, and STEAM skills, our education system should develop the deep learning and life skills needed to thrive in the 21st century economy, including critical and creative thinking, leadership, and judgment and decision-making.3/13

Charter schools were originally intended to be publicly funded schools with increased flexibility in program design and operations. 4/13 #DemPartyPlatform #PublicCharterSchools #EducationUSA

#Democrats believe that education is a public good and should not be saddled with a private profit motive, which is why we will ban for-profit private charter businesses from receiving federal funding. 5/13 #DemPartyPlatform #EducationUSA #EduPolicy

And we recognize the need for more stringent guardrails to ensure charter schools are good stewards of federal education funds. 6/13 #DemPartyPlatform #EducationUSA

We support measures to increase accountability for charter schools by requiring all charter schools to meet same standards of transparency as traditional public schools w/regard to civil rights protections, racial equity,admissions practices,disciplinary procedures/finances.7/13

#Democrats will call for conditioning federal funding for new, expanded charter schools or for charter school renewals on a district’s review of whether the charter will systematically underserve the neediest students. 8/13 #DemPartyPlatform #EduPolicy #PublicCharterSchools

And #Democrats oppose private school vouchers and other policies that divert taxpayer-funded resources away from the public school system, including the program at issue in the recent ​Espinoza​ decision.9/13
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#Democrats are committed to safe and supportive school climates for students and educators alike. 10/13
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Guns have no place in our schools. We disagree strongly with the Trump Administration’s dangerous and short-sighted suggestion that teachers should bring firearms into the classroom. 11/13 #DemPartyPlatform #EduPolicy

Dems also believe that all schools should have adequate resources to expand school-based health services & hire guidance counselors,social workers,nurses &school psychologists to help support students’ mental health needs, address trauma & promote social & emotional development.

#Democrats will work with school administrators, educators, students, and mental health advocates to reduce the stigma that too often prevents students from seeking out these resources. 13/13 #DemPartyPlatform #EducationUSA