Rick Perry in Forbes Magazine 2016 Candidates


On Education: Supported homeschooling; and scholarships for choice

Perry has a long record of speaking out on education issues, including banning Common Core curriculum standards in Texas. As governor he promoted homeschooling as well as lifting the cap on charter schools. As a presidential contender in 2012, he supported the elimination of the Department of Education.

On homeschooling, Perry said on the Glenn Beck Radio Program in March 2013: "There's something special about a parent who is willing to give up a lot of time to homeschool their children. It's just, to me, one of the greatest displays of love in our country."

On school choice, Perry said in the Texas State of the State address in January 2013, "Not every child learns for the same purpose, not every child thrives in the same settings and schools. Limiting a child to just one opportunity does nothing more than limit that child's future. It's time to introduce scholarship programs that give students a choice, especially those who are locked into low-performing schools."

Source: Forbes Magazine "2016 Candidates Want You to Know" series Jun 4, 2015

The above quotations are from Forbes Magazine "Candidates Want You to Know" series.
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