Supporting Education is a Cornerstone of the Democratic Party.

John F. Kennedy once said:

“Let us think of education as the means of developing our greatest abilities, because in each of us there is a private hope and dream which, fulfilled, can be translated into benefit for everyone and greater strength for our nation.”

That statement is as true today as it was then, but there is still a lot of work for all of us to do here in New Mexico to develop the abilities of our children and strengthen our State. We can’t let the Republican Party’s attitude that everyone should just pull themselves up by their bootstraps prevail when it comes to our children. When I was growing up, government programs and local and state schools provided me with the opportunity to get a good education so that my life could be better than that of my parents. This is the American dream, and when that dream becomes a reality, it is our greatest strength.

When I was the Democratic Party Chair, I was proud to support our agenda to reduce class sizes and increase teacher pay, and worked hard to get our slate of Democratic candidates elected. Now I want to go beyond just supporting other candidates, and provide the leadership in Santa Fe that will make improvements in education not just our dream, but also our reality. I know that educators and parents both want our children to succeed and I will put the programs in place that allow them to work more effectively towards their common goals. I will make sure that our children will be educated to take on the jobs of this new economy so that they can provide for their families of the future. I also know that many New Mexican adults need the opportunity to be re-educated so that those that aren’t working can get work and those that are have the opportunity to do even better.

Take a look at the Education Plan posted on the website, and comment below to let me know what you think and hear what’s important to you.

--- Brian