Former Republican Governor; former Senate candidate (MA)
Prefers state input on education, not one national standard
Weld told The Associated Press that swapping state standards for proposed national ones is "a retrograde step" and a precursor to eliminating the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, or MCAS, tests in both of those subject areas.
More broadly, he said the state's unique education curriculum "is a competitive advantage Massachusetts has. If you say, 'Let's have one national standard,' then we're the same as everyone else. That makes no sense to me."
Source: MassLive.com on 2016 Veepstakes/vice-presidential hopefuls
, Jul 20, 2010
Establish the first 25 charter schools in Massachusetts
In 1993, Governor Weld signed the Education Reform Act into law. Among other things, the new law authorizes the establishment of up to 25 charter schools, beginning in 1995. No more than five of these schools may be established in Boston or
Springfield, no more than two may be located in any other city or town, and no more than 0.75% of the total public school student population may attend charter schools. Tuition payments will vary, depending on where a school is located.
Source: The Heritage Foundation, "School Choice": 2016 Veepstakes
, Mar 1, 1995
