Originally from the Houston area, Rep. Dan Crenshaw is a proud 6th generation Texan. From an early age, Dan knew that he wanted to serve his country with the most elite fighting force in history: the U.S. Navy SEALs. His father’s career in the Texas oil and gas industry moved his family all over the world, including Ecuador and Colombia, where he attended high school. As a result, Dan is fluent in Spanish. In 2006, Dan graduated from Tufts University, where he earned his Naval officer commission through Navy ROTC. Following graduation, he immediately reported to SEAL training in Coronado, CA, where he met his future wife, Tara. After graduating SEAL training, Dan deployed to Fallujah, Iraq to join SEAL Team Three, his first of five deployments overseas.
Education plays such a vital role in our society, ensuring that Americans are well prepared to enter the workforce. But our education system is not adequately preparing our children for their futures. I believe in school choice and putting the students and their education first. We should allow families to choose the school that works best for their student: whether it be traditional public schools, public charter schools, virtual schools, private schools, or home schooling. School choice is about freedom, competition, and improving education for all children.
Additionally, college is becoming too expensive for working class families and not giving students the skills they need to succeed. A 4-year degree is the right choice for a lot of people, but it should not be the only choice. We need to promote vocational training and apprenticeship programs that give workers the skills that industries actually need.