I believe in the power of a public education because as an undocumented Mexican immigrant raised in poverty by a single mother, the odds were against me. But the opportunities afforded me by the public school system gave me the chance to go to college and beyond. At the same time, the shortcomings of our public education system meant that I was one of the very few to do so. I’m committed to strengthening the good and correcting the weaknesses so that all children — especially those from underserved communities — can pursue their dreams.