Education Excellence Americans deserve the best education available. The United States is the most prosperous nation in the world, and its schools should be second to none. Today's children are tomorrow's leaders, so we need an education system that makes our children the number one priority and leaves no child behind. Republicans want to return dollars and decisions back home to the parents, teachers and administrators who know our children's names and their educational needs. Education policy should be made by the people who know what's best for America's kids, rather than faceless Washington bureaucrats who sit thousands of miles away.
Republicans believe increased parental involvement is critical to the success of our students.
Federal education spending is at an all-time high, yet student achievement continues to lag. Despite significant government spending on education, the U.S. continues to rank near the bottom of industrialized nations in student test scores. It's no wonder education consistently ranks as a top priority with voters. Read about the specifics of the GOP education excellence plan . The tour made seven stops in five states on Sept. 7 and 8.