Investing in Oregon’s Future: A Bold Plan for Public Education

Oregon’s future depends on the strength of our public schools. As a grassroots candidate for Governor, Brittany Jones believes every child, in every zip code, deserves a fully funded, well-supported, and opportunity rich education.

This isn’t about political talking points. It’s about building a system where students thrive, educators are supported, and families feel confident about the future.

Fully Funding Schools for Better Staff-to-Student Ratios

Overcrowded classrooms make it harder for students to succeed and harder for teachers to teach.

Brittany’s plan prioritizes:

• Lowering class sizes statewide

• Hiring more teachers and classified staff

• Expanding paraprofessional support

• Increasing special education staffing

  
  

Better staff-to-student ratios means:

• More individualized attention

• Earlier intervention for struggling students

• Stronger academic outcomes

• Less burnout for educators

  
  

When we invest in educators, we invest in results.

Mental Health Support in Every School

Students cannot learn if they are struggling silently.

Brittany will fight to ensure:

• A dedicated mental health professional in every school

• Expanded school counselor availability

• Trauma-informed training for staff

• Early intervention programs

  
  

Mental health support isn’t optional, it’s essential. When students feel safe and supported, attendance improves, behavior stabilizes, and academic performance rises.

This is about prevention, not crisis response.

Targeted Educational Grants to Restore Opportunity

Beyond baseline funding, Brittany is proposing strategic grants to rebuild opportunity in Oregon schools:

Arts in Education Grant

Restoring electives, arts, music, and creative programs that have been cut from classrooms. These programs improve engagement, graduation rates, and critical thinking skills.

Diversity in Education Grant

Providing funding incentives for schools that maintain diverse staff and student representation, because representation matters. Students deserve to see themselves reflected in leadership and faculty.

These grants are about equity, enrichment, and excellence.

A People-Powered Vision for Education

Brittany Jones is running to put students over special interests and long-term investment over short-term politics. Strong schools strengthen local economies, support working families, and build safer communities.

Education is not an expense, it is Oregon’s greatest investment.

Together, we can restore opportunity, protect our children’s futures, and build a public education system that works for everyone.