We must live within our means. I am a strong supporter of public education. Every child deserves the best education we can give them. Every child has individual strengths that the school should develop, and weaknesses the school should overcome. Every child should be able to master the core curriculum.
Public education is a partnership between teachers and parents.
The teacher in the classroom is crucial to a good education. But, one of the strongest factors in a child's education is parental involvement. Our schools should work to strengthen that involvement. Public education has a particular responsibility because by the force of law our government compels our children to be educated and it compels us to pay for it. In turn, these laws give educators the obligation to be sure our children receive a good education and we only pay what is needed.