In CA-34, too many young people are being denied the future they deserve because of systemic disparities in our education system. Underfunded schools, overcrowded classrooms, and the crushing burden of student debt have created barriers that disproportionately impact working-class families, students of color, and those with disabilities or justice system involvement.

Angela believes education should be the great equalizer — not another system that reinforces inequality. Her plan puts resources directly into the communities that need them most and ensures every student has the opportunity to thrive from early learning through college and beyond.

Investing in Early Childhood and Special Education

The foundation for educational success is built early. Angela will fight for dramatic increases in federal funding for:

• Early childhood education programs that support brain development, social skills, and school readiness

• Head Start and Early Head Start, with a focus on expanding access in low-income communities

• IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) to guarantee that students with disabilities receive the full support and services they are entitled to

Every child deserves to start school on equal footing — and that starts with fully funding the programs proven to work.

Tuition-Free Public College and Student Debt Cancellation

Angela understands that higher education is still a ticket to opportunity — but only if people can access it without being saddled with a lifetime of debt. She will:

• Advocate for full student debt cancellation of up to $50,000 per borrower, particularly for low- and middle-income individuals

• Support legislation to transition to tuition-free public higher education, including community colleges and public universities

• Push for expanded Pell Grant funding and cost-of-living assistance for students from working families

Education should open doors — not trap people in cycles of debt and delay.

Higher Education as a Pathway to Rehabilitation

Angela believes in second chances — and in the power of education to break cycles of incarceration. She will champion guaranteed Department of Rehabilitation funding for higher degrees, ensuring that formerly incarcerated individuals have access to college as a tool for personal transformation and reentry.

This approach not only reduces recidivism but also strengthens communities by investing in people’s potential, not their punishment.