Education Takes Back-Seat In Election
2008 Presidential Candidates Vague on Education Plans
While I’ve been battling computer problems and a Total System Restore, the Presidential candidates have been plowing-on with their respective campaigns.
It is true Barack Obama has garnered the support of the National Education Association, and John McCain has been proposing vouchers and charter schools, but neither candidate has spelled-out a definitive plan on how they will accomplish any education objectives.
The NEA loves Obama because he proposes more and better teachers, combined with reform to No Child Left Behind (NCLB). No surprise there - Every citizen in the USA wants better teachers and NCLB reform (even the Republicans).
Don’t you want to know HOW he’s gonna do it?
John McCain is proposing vouchers and charter schools. Even most Republicans admit that vouchers are elitist, expensive and won’t work except for a few, so they are not the answer. And while charter schools may be part of the solution, don’t you want to know how McCain would prevent charter schools from becoming private enterprises, promoting special interests at public expense (as has already happened numerous times)?
No matter WHO your chosen candidate is, if you are concerned about the future of the USA - both economically and educationally - you need to INSIST your candidate spell-out a real plan.
Let’s get education off the back burner, and back in front of the public eye, where it belongs!
Brennan
Filed under: Education News, Wacky Off-Topics
Dear Brennan,
It’s a good calls for bring education in front of the public’s eyes. Because quality education also bring the dignity of a nation to the higher level.
By the way, my English grammar not well because it’s my second language.
Dear Love Ely,
Thank you sharing the thought that quality education brings the dignity of a nation to a higher level.
English may be your second language, but you have a wonderful way with words. And I have told several people about your wonderful blog. There is so much passion in it. I would never have the nerve to start a blog in MY second language (which is Spanish). You are BRAVE!
Sincerely,
Brennan