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August 4, 2009

A Chance to Say Yes The GOP and Obama Can Agree on School Reform

Richard Bond, Bill McInturff & Alex Bratty:

Many issues have created a "politics as usual" atmosphere on Capitol Hill recently, but when it comes to educating our children, it appears President Obama and the Republican Party share some views. This commonality of interest provides the president and the GOP a rare opportunity to cooperate on a major issue.

In a March address on education, the president proposed several reforms, three of which the Republican Party has been championing for years.

First, he called for merit pay for teachers:

"Good teachers will be rewarded with more money for improved student achievement, and asked to accept more responsibilities for lifting up their schools."

Next, he called for removing ineffective teachers:

"Let me be clear: If a teacher is given a chance . . . but still does not improve, there is no excuse for that person to continue teaching. I reject a system that rewards failure and protects a person from its consequences."

Finally, he called for the expansion of public charter schools:

Posted by Jim Zellmer at August 4, 2009 2:02 AM
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