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Republicans Release Education Reform Principles
GOP
tenets rooted in focusing on what’s best for students, parents,
teachers, and communities
WASHINGTON, D.C.
– Republicans on the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee today
released four principles to guide the eventual reauthorization of the
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: Restoring Local Control;
Empowering Parents; Letting Teachers Teach; and Protecting Taxpayers.
The principles, which were developed by a Republican working group in
anticipation of the upcoming overhaul of the nation’s primary K-12
education law, identify key objectives for ensuring student success in
the 21st century.
“Republicans are committed to a strong educational system that prepares
our children for success. We have listened to parents, teachers,
principals, and school boards, and we know there is not a
one-size-fits-all federal solution to the challenges that face our
schools,” said Rep. John Kline (R-MN), the panel’s top Republican.
“These four principles will help guide federal efforts to reform
education laws that aren’t working well and ensure schools have the
tools and flexibility they need to prepare their students for the
future.”
The
committee is currently accepting public comment in anticipation of an
eventual overhaul of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act –
currently known as No Child Left Behind. Input and suggestions are being
accepted at
eseacomments@mail.house.gov.
The
Republican principles for ensuring student success in the 21st century
follow.
Objectives
1.
Help
each child achieve his or her full and unique potential
2.
Give
students the tools and knowledge to succeed in the 21st
century
3.
Ensure
America’s educational system is the best in the world
We will
do this by
1.
Restoring Local Control.
Academic standards, testing systems, and curriculum should be set by
states and local educators—without coercion from the federal
government—to ensure those who know our children best are able to shape
their education to excel in college and the workplace.
2.
Empowering Parents.
Parents should have a greater role in selecting and participating in the
learning environment that best serves their children’s needs.
3.
Letting
Teachers Teach.
Onerous federal requirements should be removed to ensure our teachers
and local schools have the freedom to operate and innovate as they think
best.
4.
Protecting Taxpayers.
Taxpayer dollars should be spent wisely, eliminating ineffective
programs and making investments that help students achieve success on an
increasingly competitive world stage.
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