Candidates on Education for our kids

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-16-2004
Candidates on Education for our kids
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Mon, 10-06-2008 - 11:17pm

Has anyone brought up education in this election?

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-06-2007
Tue, 10-07-2008 - 1:04am

I agree, education has

Chrissy
mom to Aidan 8/21/03
Grayson Blaine 12/30/07

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-16-2004
Wed, 10-08-2008 - 11:59pm

bump...


Is anyone interested in discussing the candidates platforms on education?!

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-09-2007
Thu, 10-09-2008 - 1:45am

Obama wants to spend more on education, as an investment in our future, and while I agree with this in principle, I think there also needs to be reform. The education systems in our country (or at least in my state) are filled with bloat. I look at the education budget in our state, and the ratio of money spent in direct support of students compared to the total budget is terrible.

I would like to see the DOE overhauled at least, and eliminated if possible. I would also like to see more federal dollars offered for vocational training. I actually have a complete educational reform package with many other changes I think are necessary, but I am accessing IV on my blackberry, so gotta keep it brief.

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-20-2006
Thu, 10-09-2008 - 11:06am

I just wanted to chime in and say that I totally agree with your entire post.

 


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