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Steve believes We Need

A 21st Century Education System

Universal Screening for Advanced Coursework
Automatically screen and enroll students in honors or AP programs if qualified to ensure equal access.

Trade School Modernization Grants
Fund trade schools that partner with employers in advanced manufacturing, green tech, semiconductors, and infrastructure to prepare students for in-demand, high-wage careers.

Ban Legacy Admissions at Elite Universities
Prohibit preferential admissions for alumni children at institutions receiving federal funding and holding endowments over $2 billion.

Endowment Accountability for Elite Universities
Tax university endowment outlays not used for low-income financial aid if total assets exceed $2 billion.

Charter School Quality Control
Expand the top performing 50% of charters and close those that chronically underperform.

Legalize Income Share Agreements (ISAs)
Authorize ISAs nationwide with oversight to let private capital fund student tuition in exchange for income-based repayment.

Classroom Phone-Free Grant

K-12 schools that adopt “devices off and away” policies during instructional time monitored by periodic audits earn a 5 % bonus on their Title I and IDEA allocations; districts that exceed 95 % compliance unlock equipment vouchers for secure, lockable phone pouches.

Public Dashboard for Education ROI
Publish cost, completion, and earnings data by school and major so students and families can make informed decisions.

AI Tutoring Infrastructure Fund
Provide grants to school districts that adopt high-quality, one-on-one AI tutoring tools to personalize instruction and close learning gaps.