NEA President: “America saw Kamala Harris lay out a new way forward.'

National Education Association President Becky Pringle released the following statement reacting to the presidential debate:

"In tonight's debate, America saw Kamala Harris lay out a new way forward. They saw Vice President Harris detail her vision for the brighter future our students and families deserve, where everyone has a chance to get ahead, where middle-class families are supported, and where every student has the opportunity to grow into their full brilliance.

"Kamala Harris illustrated for us what is at stake in this election, as she detailed how she will lower costs for middle class families, defend our freedoms, and support our communities.

"Meanwhile, Donald Trump showed voters, yet again, why he is unfit for office. Trump is a convicted felon who puts his self-interest before the good of the country. He hired Betsy DeVos to loot and privatize public schools and, if given another chance, he'll follow the Project 2025 playbook to cut taxes for billionaires, eliminate Head Start, and dismantle the Department of Education entirely.

"The choice in this election couldn't be more clear, which is why NEA members are doing everything possible to ensure Kamala Harris and Tim Walz - an educator, football coach, and former NEA member - are elected this November."

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