Much of Gore s education revolution comes from Education Secretary Richard Riley. Pre-schools, schools within schools, and technology make his list. Rewards for good teachers and removal of low-performing teachers. George W. Bush has an unfair advantage. As the only governor in the pack he has a track record and the most education material on his Web site.
Candidates sometimes stretch the truth.
He says he wants clear, measurable goals. Regular testing to ensure the goals are met. Incentives for success and consequences for failure. He thinks we should fund only what works in education, scientifically evaluated with rigorous research. He says things like, The achievement gap between rich and poor is wide and growing wider.