"Before Congress, I was a public school teacher. I understand the needs of teachers and the needs of classrooms.If we want to ensure high-quality education for students, we must increase the funding of public schools and public higher education. twitter.com/SenBooker/stat"Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Mark Takano:
"All of my elementary school teachers were very special, but it was my fifth-grade teacher, Mrs. Thielgis, and my sixth-grade teacher, Mrs. Stevens who opened my eyes to a career in politics. twitter.com/SenBooker/stat"Read on Twitter
"After graduating from Harvard, I began working as a substitute teacher in the Boston area as a way to pay rent. I was shocked by the disparities I saw working in wealthy school districts and low-income school districts. Thats how I knew I wanted to pursue a career in education. twitter.com/SenBooker/stat"Read on Twitter
"The past two years have highlighted the importance of prioritizing our mental health. This Mental Health Awareness Month, remember to check in on and take care of yourself, and don't be afraid to seek help if you need it.SAMHSAs free national helpline is 1-800-487-4889." on May 4Read on Twitter
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