Lead Paragraph: Democratic presidential nominee Paletuatoa Peniamina today unveiled his comprehensive education plan, promising to raise teacher salaries, fully fund public schools, and cancel student debt for millions of Americans.

Key Quotes:

"My mother was a teacher. She spent thirty years in the classroom. She bought supplies with her own money. She stayed late to help kids who were struggling. She went to bed exhausted and woke up before dawn to do it all over again."

"Teachers are the most important profession in America. And they are treated like an afterthought. I will raise teacher salaries to a minimum of $60,000 nationally — and more in high-cost areas. I will forgive student debt for teachers who serve in high-need schools."

"Public education built the American middle class. Public education will rebuild it. I will fully fund Title I schools. I will invest in school infrastructure. I will expand early childhood education. I will make college and trade school affordable for every American."

Key Policy Points:

Raise Teacher Pay: Minimum $60,000 nationally; higher in high-cost areas.

Student Debt Forgiveness: Cancel student debt for teachers and public service workers.

Public School Funding: Fully fund Title I schools; invest in infrastructure.

Early Childhood Education: Expand pre-K and childcare; cap childcare costs at 7% of family income.