If they haven't already, states must design and implement annual reading and math tests for students in grades three through eight. States and school districts must show yearly adequate progress or risk losing a portion of their administrative funds. But too often federal mandates hinder state and local innovation, and too many schools are failing to education our nation's children and suffering little or no consequence. I also agree with the President that parental involvement is more important to the success of our schools than any government program. Our educational institutions can help instill a love of learning in our children, but it takes caring and committed parents to help their children stay motivated and focused to reap the greatest benefits during their formative years.
Education is the key to giving our children and grandchildren a better, brighter future.
To create the solid foundation and build successful education programs, the Republicans in Congress have balanced our annual budgets, started to pay down the national debt and stopped the raid on the Social Security surplus. These efforts have created a climate that makes the President's ambitious plan possible. Please share your opinions with me.