Priority
Children, Childcare, and Public Education
Children should never be limited by their ZIP code. Whether a child is growing up in Memphis, Columbia, Clarksville, Tipton County, Williamson County, or the rural communities of West Tennessee, every family deserves access to safe childcare, excellent public schools, and opportunities that prepare students for success.
Devante’s Plan
As Your Representative, I Will Champion Policies That:
- Expand access to affordable childcare by strengthening federal investments in the Child Care and Development Block Grant and supporting employer-based childcare partnerships
- Support working families through expanded childcare tax relief and incentives that make quality childcare more affordable
- Increase federal support for public schools while respecting the role of local educators and school districts
- Invest in career and technical education, apprenticeships, STEM education, and workforce certifications so students graduate career-ready
- Expand school-based mental health services and trauma-informed support
- Strengthen partnerships between schools, nonprofits, businesses, and faith communities to improve student outcomes
- Improve teacher recruitment, retention, and professional development
“Every Child Deserves a Fair Start”
Education is not simply about preparing students for college. It is about preparing every child for life, whether that path leads to a university, military service, entrepreneurship, skilled trades, agriculture, or public service. Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive.