THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021 Page 15 ~ LETTER TO THE EDITOR ~ Back to school can’t be business as usual this year Dear Editor: Back to school season is here! As students prepare to return to the classroom in-person we must ensure our children have the college and career support they need. I’m Jacqueline Chavez, a public school teacher and education policy specialist running for the Revere School Committee because I have the continue my commitment to ensure every student in Revere has access to the same support and resources that I had. I will do this by: • expanding access to internships and college, scholarship, and FAFSA workshops for all juniors and seniors Jacqueline Chavez, candidate for Revere School Committee, is pictured with her fi eld director and former teacher Corinne Thomas during Chavez’s canvassing kickoff . (Courtesy Photos) classroom and policy experience to ensure our children are prepared to succeed in K-12 and beyond. The 2020 Census data indiJacqueline Chavez, candidate for Revere School Committee, is pictured with a supporter during last week’s canvassing. cates Revere had the largest population increase in all of Massachusetts over the last ten years. We must continue our commitment to equitably serving all students in our community as it grows so that every student has the tools to fulfi ll their potential. Many of our Revere families say the School Committee must do more to prepare students for success after graduation. I have the personal and professional experience to support our students in pursuing further education to meet their career goals. As a Gates Millennium and Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar, I received my undergraduate (Bachelor’s in Political Science and International Relations) and graduate (Master’s in Education and Social Change) degrees debt free. I wouldn’t have had this opportunity without my high school counselor and the resources in my school district. This experience led me to start a scholarship fund to provide fi rst-generation college students scholarships for college and certifi - cation training programs. In the past seven years we have given over $15,000 to students! As committeewoman, I will • ensuring equitable distribution of COVID-19 relief funds Our students deserve the best, and that comes with experienced, dedicated leadership. As a teacher, scholarship fund director, and education policy specialist, I’m committed to ensuring all students, families and educators have access to high-quality support and opportunities for college and career success. Sincerely, Jacqueline Chavez Candidate for Revere School Committee Vote: November 2, 2021 Website: chavez4revere.com Email: info@chavez4revere.com Facebook & Instagram: @chavez4revere
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