Policy area · 12 issues

Education and culture

It covers schools, higher education, student aid, the arts, humanities and museums.

94 new members wrote on education and culture. 43 of the 121 campaign websites we’ve read give it at least 100 words.

Where they stand

What new members call for on each education and culture issue.

DemocratsRepublicans

Education funding 58 members addressed itIncrease funding for public schools and education49Stop and reverse cuts to education funding17and 6 more positions Early childhood education 35 members addressed itExpand and fund early childhood education25Provide universal pre-K for every child16and 5 more positions Teacher and school staff pay 34 members addressed itRaise pay for teachers and other educators33Improve teachers' working conditions, including smaller classes9and 5 more positions Career and technical education 32 members addressed itExpand and fund career and technical education28Expand apprenticeship programs14and 3 more positions College costs 28 members addressed itMake college and trade school affordable and available to all20Make public college and trade school tuition-free12and 7 more positions School curriculum 28 members addressed itTeach more subjects such as STEM, arts, civics, health and personal finance9Keep liberal ideology out of classrooms8and 12 more positions School vouchers and choice 26 members addressed itOppose vouchers and keep public money in public schools12Expand school choice for families8and 2 more positions Student loans 25 members addressed itProvide relief from student debt8Expand loan forgiveness for public service and high-need careers8and 6 more positions Parents' role in raising children 23 members addressed itProtect parents' rights to direct their children's upbringing and education16Let parents see what schools teach and decide for their children6and 2 more positions Educational opportunity 22 members addressed itGive every child a good education regardless of ZIP code, race or income20Fund schools equitably so poorer districts are not left behind8and 1 more position Federal role in education 22 members addressed itProtect and restore the Department of Education15Return control of education to local communities and parents3and 2 more positions School meals 21 members addressed itMake school meals free for every student9Serve food from local farms in school meals5and 3 more positions

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Who wrote on it

1–12 of 94 members