![]() As the only candidate who began his career as a public school teacher, Seth uniquely understands that to strengthen Rhode Island’s economy, we must educate our way forward. They need and deserve a Governor who will make bold investments in education, from early childhood to adult learners, in order to ensure that Rhode Islanders are ready for the high paying jobs of the 21 st century. ![]() Rhode Island’s students, workers, and families cannot wait for change. ![]() Providence, the state’s largest school district, has struggled to make headway despite being taken over by the state two years ago. Last year, college enrollment declined more in Rhode Island than any U.S. Rhode Island continues to have the highest percentage of adults without a high school diploma of any state in New England, and the second highest percentage of adults without a bachelor’s degree. Rhode Island’s educational outcomes continue to lag the region, and our current Administration has failed to take the bold steps necessary to make Rhode Island’s education and training programs competitive with neighboring states. We must make college more affordable, improve K-12 schools, expand access to early childhood education and build out job training and apprenticeship programs that prepare Rhode Islanders for 21 st century jobs. That’s why Seth led a once-in-a-generation plan to transform our school buildings and its why he is making education and job training the cornerstone of his plan to build a stronger Rhode Island. ![]() Português LET’S GET TO WORK ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE TRAININGĮducation is the key to building a stronger, more broad based economy and ensuring that no child’s future in Rhode Island is determined by their zip code. ![]()
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