I am concerned about schools' overemphasis on high technology equipment in classrooms. Children are spending too much time on television, play stations, gameboys, internet games, etc. They are becoming dependent on being entertained, as opposed
to using time for physical activity, intellectual projects, use of hands and mind, leisure time for imagination, etc.
Source: Email interview on presidential race with OnTheIssues.org
Apr 3, 2008
Fully fund libraries & museums to preserve culture
We want to emphasize arts and culture; plus creative use of leisure time. We encourage understanding of heritage programs. We encourage full funding for libraries, cultural centers, school arts programs, museums and historic sites. We call for the
preservation of literature, oral traditions & audio & video recordings from people's experiences. We need to advance art centers, independent media, theaters, & festivals to advance cultural endeavors as music, poetry, drama, storytelling, & video
Source: Email interview on presidential race with OnTheIssues.org
Apr 3, 2008
Full and equal funding of public education
We call for the full and equal funding of public education; for the restoration of a comprehensive K-12 curriculum, including art, music, world languages, sports programs and physical education. We call for an end to all public funding of private
schools. We support local school/community committees and participation of student representation on school boards, and these boards be fully accountable to students, parents, teachers and school workers.
Source: Email interview on presidential race with OnTheIssues.org
Apr 3, 2008
Promote universal access to education
Important Issues:
Promote universal access to education on the college and vocational school level.
Promote liberal arts, along with engineering and science, in colleges and universities.
Remove the influence of corporate and military entities on our higher institutes of learning.
Source: Campaign website, www.votebrianmoore.com, "Issues"
Dec 23, 2007
Supports public school vouchers
Moore indicates he supports the following principles regarding education.
Allow parents to use vouchers, (equal opportunity scholarships) to send their children to any public school.
Reward teachers with merit pay for working in low-income
schools.
Increase funding for school capital improvements.
Increase funding of programs such as Pell grants and Stafford loans to help students pay for college.
Support federal tax incentives to help families save for college.
Source: Congressional 2006 National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2006
