Standing up for Public Education
Chris wouldn’t be who he is today without the education he received in Manchester public schools or the mentorship and support from dedicated educators in and out of the classroom. That is why he is committed to investing in our schools, supporting our teachers, and ensuring that every student can get a high-quality education to set them on a path to success.
New Hampshire college graduates have some of the highest student loan debt burdens in the nation. Chris supports increasing access to Pell grants, affordable community college, and debt forgiveness for students who enter high-demand careers like nursing. Chris fought to secure federal funding to expand Nashua Community College’s workforce development program and provide support for nursing students who commit to careers in rural and underserved communities.
Chris knows that there are multiple pathways to success, whether that is pursuing post-secondary education, apprenticeships, or other vocational programs. He has pushed to strengthen career training and apprenticeship programs, cut red tape to allow veterans to use their VA benefits to access training in critical-need industries like trucking, and create a one-stop shop to share apprenticeship information to better meet the needs of employers and students.
Chris led the fight to restore $27 million in federal education funds for New Hampshire withheld by the Trump Administration. He has stood firm against ongoing efforts in Washington to dismantle public education and prevent federal resources from getting to our students, teachers, and communities. He continues to lead efforts to restore funding gutted by the Trump Administration for critical programs in New Hampshire to help lower-income and first-generation students afford higher education and pursue degrees in critical-need fields.