Make an Executive Order to Increase Educational Opportunity Programs

On day one the president should make an executive order to increase the funding and resources to TRIO and GEAR UP programs that help low-income and first generation college bound students prepare for and successfully graduate from college. These programs have helped disadvantaged students for 40+ years and would help more students help us compete globally and also stop the cycle of poverty. Patrick Ewing, Angela Basset, John Quinones and Fatima Siad are the living proof.