Elizabeth Rowland

Education

Innovation includes making sure that all students have electronic devices and internet connection to continue their education at home during unprecedented times such as these. We must reduce the digital divide now and going forward to ensure all students have equal access to online and digital learning opportunities. Learn more

We must fully and equitably fund our public schools and support our teachers to ensure that all kids, regardless of socio-economic background or ability, get the best education possible. We must make sure that our public school system lives up to the vision of Horace Mann, a pioneer of American public schools in the 19th century, that education be the “great equalizer” rather than a divider that advantages some while leaving others behind. Learn more

I support increasing funding for and innovation in public schools as we continue to find ways to improve educational outcomes for all our students. Learn more

I support expansion and promotion of career and technical education, which traditionally has included education for jobs such as plumbing, carpentry, and mechanics, but more recently has begun to include education for jobs involving robotics, coding, entrepreneurship, mechatronics (engineering of electrical and mechanical systems, such as factory robots operated by computers), and more. Learn more