Romney Hearts English Immersion, Mrs. Gingrich Likes Music Education
Romney reiterates his support for English immersion, and Gingrich touts his wife's expertise in music education during a recent debate. Read Full Post >
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Romney, Perry Clash Over Race to the Top
Last night's GOP presidential debate offered the clearest sign yet that the Republican field is united on K-12 policy: Basically, they all want the feds out. Read Full Post >
June 14, 2011
GOP Debate: A Missed Opportunity to Discuss Education?
Obama press secretary Jay Carney thinks the GOP candidates at last night's debate missed an opportunity to talk about education. Read Full Post >
October 28, 2008
Advisers Clash Over School Funding Issues
At a meeting of the Council of the Great City Schools, urban superintendents and board members shared their views on federal funding and national standards with top advisers from both campaigns. Read Full Post >
October 23, 2008
Is Pre-K the Right Place to Put $10 Billion?
That question was put to a panel of education experts after a debate between advisers for both major presidential campaigns. Read Full Post >
October 21, 2008
Portfolio Confusion and the Education Advisers' Debate
The event at Teachers College reflects that neither Obama nor McCain have been very specific on testing issues under the No Child Left Behind Act. Read Full Post >
October 16, 2008
Fact Checking the Debate: Vouchers, Teachers, and Special Education
McCain said Washington D.C. schools chief Michelle Rhee supports vouchers. Obama said she supports charters. So which is it? Read Full Post >
October 15, 2008
Obama vs. McCain, Round 3: The Education Bonanza
For the first time in the presidential campaign, Barack Obama and John McCain engaged in a sustained, serious discussion about education. Read Full Post >
October 07, 2008
Town Hall Debate is Virtually Education-Free
There were no questions on school policy, but Barack Obama offered an idea on what priority education would be early in his administration. Read Full Post >
October 07, 2008
Debate Preview: Tennessee Town Hall
The Volunteer State has grappled with education funding, curriculum issues, and implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act over the past year. Read Full Post >
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