It took me a few days to actually READ Obama's education speech...
But wow.
". Recently, 87 percent of Colorado teachers said that testing was crowding out subjects like music and art. But we need to look no further than MESA [Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts] to see that accountability does not need to come at the expense of a well-rounded education. It can help complete it - and it should. "...
"It begins with the understanding that from the moment our children step into a classroom, the single most important factor in determining their achievement is not the color of their skin or where they come from. It's not who their parents are or how much money they have.
"It's who their teacher is."...
..."And I will make this pledge as president to all who sign up: If you commit your life to teaching, America will commit to paying for your college education. "
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Okay, I think I love this man. Hell, even if only a tenth of the things he talked about in there actually happen, he's at least saying the right stuff. He gets it.
A G.I. Bill for teachers?? Huzzah, is all I can say.
(full text here http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_9405199)