Brockton received an unprecedented $118 million in federal ESSER funds on top of its regular school budget. The money was supposed to tackle learning loss and improve student outcomes. Instead, test scores remain stagnant, literacy gaps persist, and families are left asking: where did all that money go?
As a candidate for the Brockton School Committee, I believe voters deserve more than “yes” or “no” answers. My commitment is to transparency, accountability, and academic excellence. In this article, I expand on the Massachusetts Voter Table questions, offering clear explanations on issues like immigration, voter integrity, ESOL programs, vocational education, and school funding—because Brockton deserves leadership that puts kids before politics.
Walk down any street in Brockton and you’ll hear the same frustration: “We keep paying more, but nothing gets better.” Parents sacrifice daily, while the school department runs deficits and City Hall hides the truth. Stephen Pina’s plan delivers accountability, transparency, and zero-based budgeting—because every wasted dollar is a child shortchanged.