Take a look at the success of charter schools. Philosophically, I do not have a problem with them. I would have to see specific legislation before I decide how to vote, of course. Again, it's not a priority in my district, but I would be open to legislation. People who don't get good educational opportunities are going to be left behind.
Parents have a right to have some control over how and where they get that education.
The initiatives recently announced by the Governor are what I campaigned on. There should be an expansion of community college programs and options for students who just haven't been able to pass the MCAS tests. Yes, we need fine tuning, but it's a good tool. A lot of the outcry against it has been misplaced. As a diagnostic tool it's incredible.