Education
I am a proud graduate of Kansas public schools and a first-generation college graduate. I worked my way from Johnson County Community College to Cornell Law School, so I know how valuable good education is for the success of our children. It’s important to note that success can have many paths — whether it’s a four-year institution or a trade school — and we need to support access to each of those opportunities for our students and future leaders.
- Supporting public education: Every student should have access to quality public education, regardless of their ZIP Code, ability, or special needs. I support implementing a holistic approach to education, including access to quality public options from pre-K through secondary higher education.
- Trades and technical programs: I’m focused on bringing manufacturing and supply chain jobs home, so we can make more in America. We must grow apprenticeships, support training and certification programs, and expose more students to STEM fields so that our workforce is prepared to take on those new jobs—like the 4,000 jobs coming to Johnson County with the new Panasonic Energy plant. To encourage that shift, I helped pass into law the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act, which makes investments in research and development, science education, and the STEM workforce.
- Higher education affordability: I’m committed to making higher education more affordable, so our kids aren’t graduating with crushing debt. I’ve signed onto legislation to eliminate hidden fees that drive up the cost of student loans and protect students from bad actors. I’ve also been working to improve the public service loan forgiveness program so it actually works for our teachers, firefighters, and public servants.
More on Education
Today, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) released the following statement after President Trump announced his plan to close the U.S. Department of Education. Davids is a graduate of Leavenworth High School and Johnson County Community College.
Today, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) introduced the bipartisan Affordable Child Care Act to help hardworking families access quality and affordable child care.
This week, Representative Sharice Davids introduced legislation designating the week of February 5, 2024 as “National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week.” The resolution recognizes the importance of these institutions to the economic, educational, and social wellbeing o
OVERLAND PARK, KS - Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited a local arts education center to highlight how federal investments are creating good-paying jobs and providing education to Kansans of all backgrounds.
U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids (D-Kansas) visited Gardner Edgerton High School earlier this month, meeting with USD 231 Superintendent Dr. Brian Huff.
Davids’ appearance occurred not long after a recent visit from U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) last month.
Huff said the district was fortunate to host Davids and Moran.
OLATHE, KS - Yesterday, Representative Sharice Davids visited Olathe Public Schools Head Start to learn how the program will benefit from a new federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Local educators and organizations are focusing on prevention and awareness when it comes to the fentanyl crisis in Johnson County.
Educators and organization leaders convened for a roundtable on Tuesday morning at Shawnee Mission West hosted by U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids of Kansas’ Third District.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As families prepare to send kids back to school, districts and area leaders are focused on fentanyl.
Today, Representative Sharice Davids joined local superintendents, school resource officers, and law enforcement officials for her third summit regarding the growing threat of fentanyl, the number one cause of overdose deaths in the United States.
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One elected official is among those who believe investing in kids and their families will deliver business-related dividends. Complaints that employees are hard to recruit and retain are common across the United States.