Tony Mitchell

Education More job-shadowing, apprenticeship, and internship opportunities. Education Implementing restorative, not punitive, discipline practices. Education Mentorship programs that connect students with leaders who look like them and understand their journey. Education Partnering with faith leaders, alumni, small business owners, neighborhood associations, and mentors to offer real-world learning and enrichment beyond the school day. Education Providing culturally relevant instruction that affirms students’ identities. Education Expanded dual enrollment and AP course access. Education Partnering with families and other community-based organizations to address the barriers that keep kids out of class. Education For families in District 2, expanded early learning access would not only prepare children for school — it would also ease the crushing cost of childcare, allowing parents to redirect resources back into the home. Childcare costs for some rival college tuition rates.