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March 12th, 2009
Obama’s education plan is great
I’m really excited about this. It’s a new pragmatism that I think will really work.
His agenda for public schools, laid out in a major speech Tuesday, is bolder than he promised on the campaign trail and reflects his particular interest in urban schools – and perhaps being a parent.
It also signals unilateral action by the US Department of Education that won’t rely on lawmakers, many of whom are beholden to campaign donations from powerful teacher unions.
Mr. Obama will use the carrots and sticks of billions in federal money already allocated for education this year to aim for what he calls “a complete and competitive education” for all Americans.
He wants longer school years and days. He’s asking states to lift the caps on the number of charter schools (in clear defiance of teacher unions). He wants teachers’ pay tied to the success of students. He would push states to toughen standardized tests, while also broadening their scope to include skills such as critical thinking and creativity. And much more.
REALLY!! Obama concerned about ANYTHING outside of HIMSELF-
REALLY. Do not be deluded-any one who is willing to kill, allow murder, believes the ends justifies the means–no thing decent, good or respectable can come from such a one—read Gods promises.
Obama may be interested in making changes at schools, but he has already shown the American public that he sees unborn children as being of little value. Obama’s attitude towards abortion and embyronic stem cell research is evidence of the value he places on each human life…and as a Catholic, it is difficult for me to understand how much he cares about American’s children, no matter how great his plan for education is, when he is not willing to stand up for a child’s right to be born.
Wow, I love when people tie education policy with abortion! Such a natural conversational progression. You two must be a hit at parties.
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