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David Walker on Education
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More K-12 parental involvement and choice
Connecticut's K-12 education system suffers from the largest achievement gaps in the country; they must be addressed. This should include promoting more parental involvement and choice, constructive competition, the adoption of proven best
practices, and increased time in and resources allocated to classroom related matters. Connecticut also needs to modernize the current state education funding formula and ensure that is adequately funded.
Source: 2014 CT Lt. Gubernatorial campaign website, WalkerForCT.com
, Jul 2, 2014
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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