Noting that Pataki applauded a recent court ruling that said an 8th grade education was sufficient, McCall [helped] launch the ?Eight is Not Enough? Campaign to reform NY?s inequitable school aid formula and ensure that all of NY?s children have access
to a good education. McCall's education plan includes an $8 billion increase in education aid during his first four-year term, reforms to the school aid formula, and a six-point student-centered program to improve schools and increase accountability.
Source: Campaign web site, www.McCall02.org, "Issues"
Sep 9, 2002
Supports LearnSTAT for standardized testing
The McCall/Mehiel Education Plan:
LearnSTAT?a powerful new tool to improve accountability by collecting, analyzing and mapping data on student performance and other indicators.
More Parental Involvement?Parents must be partners in the
education process, and the schools and State policy must reflect this.
Support for Pre-K and After-School Programs?Extra help must be made available to students who need it, and the State must fulfill its promise of universal pre-kindergarten.
Source: Campaign web site, www.McCall02.org, "Issues"
Sep 9, 2002
Support troubled schools to help them succeed
The McCall/Mehiel Education Plan:
Smaller Classes?achieved through a permanent program to provide funding for more teachers and classroom space.
Improved Teaching?through targeted funding for recruitment, traning and retention, and new models
for performance-based compensation.
Close Failing Schools?Troubled schools need more support to help them succeed, but strong State action if they fail.
Safe and Orderly Schools?Schools must provide a safe environment to be successful.
Source: Campaign web site, www.McCall02.org, "Issues"
Sep 9, 2002
