At the federal level, we must help, not hinder, local school boards, parents, teachers and administrators as they make decisions about educating our children.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
As they work hard for our children, America's teachers often reach into their own pockets to make sure they have the best classroom supplies. I feel strongly that the federal government should help make up for their personal financial burden.
The top priority is leaving no child behind. We want accountability in the system, and we want schools to recognize they have a responsibility to teach students.
More than anything, we must do better for our children's education.
Instead of unfairly demonizing teachers, we should be working with them to find solutions to the problems in our schools and make sure every child gets an outstanding public education.
Education should be one of our top funding priorities; talking about it does not help the teachers and students who desperately need promises fulfilled.
If the government is going to mandate levels and punish schools for failing, they should send that money to the school system.
There's no silver bullet when it comes to helping all children achieve. Great public schools are our best shot.
We have to provide good teachers, good environment, community involvement with schools.
Ensuring all kids have access to an effective, talented teacher needs to be a national priority.
But the best thing Washington can do for education is realize that our role is limited. Washington must keep its promises, but let those who know our childrens' names- parents, teachers and school board members- make education decisions.
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