SCHOOLS

Good schools are the cornerstone of healthy communities, especially community schools that are truly the heart of the community.

Baltimore City also has a number of community schools where programming is offered throughout the day and on the weekends so that the school becomes a true anchor of each community. By fostering partnerships, and connecting community members to a wide range of resources, the community schools model reflects exactly the kind of approach that builds healthy communities.

We must also fully fund our schools. Since funding and policy matters for our Baltimore City Public Schools are decided by the Governor and the General Assembly, my job as a City Councilwoman will be to be an active partner with the schools and District 10 and the state delegation to advocate for full funding. I’ll also advocate that Baltimore City increase its funding share for schools as well. 

It’s critical that students get the support they need, from new classrooms, to adequate supplies, to support outside the classroom that enable students to focus on learning for the 8 hours they are at school.