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David Walker on Education
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Vouchers ok, if they have proper protections in place
Q: What is your opinion on the statement, "Parents choose schools via vouchers"?A: Yes, with protections to prevent abuse an ensure equity.
Q: What sort of protections?
A: To prevent discrimination and ensure that equal opportunities are being afforded.
Source: Phone interview on presidential race with OnTheIssues.org
, Apr 3, 2012
No school prayer, but moment of silence ok
Q: What is your opinion on teacher-led prayer in public schools?A: Oppose. But I would support allowing a teacher-led moment of silence for prayer, reflection or whatever.
This exists in certain states, including Virginia where my kids went to school.
Q: Public or private?
A: Some time in public schools and some in parochial schools.
Source: Phone interview on presidential race with OnTheIssues.org
, Apr 1, 2012
Basic national standards; local control for curriculum
Q: When you think about education in the US, which of the following is closest to your opinion?- A. School curriculums should be set entirely at a local school board level
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B. School curriculums should be set more by local school boards than at a national level
- C. School curriculums should be set more by national standards than at a local level
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D. School curriculums should be set entirely at a national standardized level
A: Choice B, with a few minimum national standards.Q: What should those national standards cover?
A: Things like math, science, financial literacy, and civic responsibility.
Source: AmericansElect phone questionnaire by OnTheIssues.org
, Mar 30, 2012
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