Jim Martin on Education

Democratic Senate Challenger

Support struggling school systems instead of NCLB

Control of public education rests with state governments and local school boards, but there is a role for the federal government in helping address the problems they face. The federal government can help the most by providing early childhood education for children who need help, by helping school systems achieve excellence, by assisting children with special needs, and by supporting struggling school systems. No Child Left Behind focuses too much on micromanaging teachers and students. Source: Campaign website, www.martinforsenate.com, "Issues" Jul 18, 2008

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