While NCLB reauthorization is stalled, both Presidential candidates are pushing to appear to have the most effective edcation agenda and money, as always, is a major part of those plans. While money is not the silver bullet (is there a pun in there somewhere?), it is absolutly critical and it is getting more scarce at the state and federal level for education. This is a major problem for Democrats and Republican alike.
While advisers for the two major parties’ presumptive presidential nominees are touting education reform ideas—from more virtual schools to expanded teacher recruitment—state legislators are grappling with harsh economic conditions that threaten to stifle such initiatives.
Campaign platforms and budget woes came head to head here this week at the National Conference of State Legislatures’ annual summer meeting, which provided a stage for education advisers to Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama.
Education Week: State Budget Woes Squeeze Education Initiatives
