Every Child Deserves a Full Plate and a Real Education
Today in District 1—and across the nation—our students are falling behind. Schools in low-income areas lack funding, hunger undermines learning, and local disparities are widening the opportunity gap. As your candidate, I believe it’s not just our responsibility but our duty to fully fund schools, eliminate child hunger, and lift every student to the same starting line.
🚨 Why Now?
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Over 16 million American children could lose SNAP support, threatening access to school meals—snacks that feed minds and bodies when it matters most Whole Child Policy Toolkit+7The Washington Post+7Center for American Progress+7.
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Children who eat breakfast score 17.5% higher in math, attend 1.5 more school days per year, and show better behavior Wikipedia+5School Nutrition Association+5Wikipedia+5.
When hunger enters the classroom, learning suffers—and nobody wins.
💡 My Plan to Strengthen Education
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Universal Free Meals at School
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Provide breakfast and lunch to every student, every day, zero means-testing—no stigma, no hassle Center for American Progress+4The Washington Post+4Wikipedia+4The Sun+6American Journal of Public Health+6The Guardian+6.
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Nutrition is non-negotiable—because full bellies are the first step toward full brains.
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Targeted Funding for Underperforming Schools
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Invest where it’s needed most—small class sizes, counseling, tutoring—driven by need, not neighborhoods Whole Child Policy Toolkit+2Center for American Progress+2DC Fiscal Policy Institute+2DC Fiscal Policy Institute.
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Evidence is clear—the extra investment pays off in higher test scores, more graduations, and stronger futures The Guardian+10learningpolicyinstitute.org+10DC Fiscal Policy Institute+10.
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Level the Playing Field Nationally
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Enforce equitable funding formulas so no child is disadvantaged by where they live ERIC+4Whole Child Policy Toolkit+4Georgia Budget and Policy Institute+4.
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Prioritize a “whole-child” approach—meals, counseling, and STEM programs in every classroom.
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Support Teachers & Staff
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Boost recruitment and retention with classroom grants, loan forgiveness, and professional development.
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Ensure educators—our front-line mentors—have the tools to teach and inspire.
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🚀 What This Means for District 1
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No student goes hungry—every child receives meals at school, every day.
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Rural, urban, and suburban schools alike get the resources they need.
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Teachers get support, families get peace of mind, and communities get stronger.
✅ Robert Beers: Fighting for Every Child
I’m Robert Beers—a parent, entrepreneur, and public school supporter. I didn’t grow up here, but I’ve seen students struggle to learn on empty stomachs. I want better—not just for some, but for us all. My education plan guarantees it.
