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Education and Presidential Politics
October 15, 2008
After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. I have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance I have come.
-Nelson Mandela
-Nelson Mandela
According to Arnold Fege of Public Education Network interviewed in the Puget Sound Business Journal, "For some reason in 2004, everyone wanted to be the education president. In 2008, nobody wants to be the education president." Fege, PEN's director of public engagement and advocacy, adds that in 2004, much of the public's attention was generated by the No Child Left Behind Act, while this year 38 states are cutting their spending on education. All the same, the link between education and the economy seems clear. "People are not saying that education is not important," observes the pollster Mark Hibbits, but "the issue of the day — and the remainder of this presidential race — is going to be dealing with finance and economic issues."
With the election drawing close, we are eager to see how ExchangeEveryDay readers view the educational platforms of the two candidates. Vote now in this week's Exchange Insta Poll and express your presidential choice. We will be tracking voters who are U.S. citizens as well as those who are not.
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Comments (8)
Displaying All 8 CommentsCreedmoor Road Baptist PReschool
Raleigh, NC, United States
Mr. Obama really knows how to get our votes, but will he remember us once he is elected? Whomever is elected, it is up to us, as parents and educators, to do the best with what we have. Hopefully, someone will realize that these precious little ones will one day be "grown-ups." And GREED will not be the word of the day!
United States
I find that only in America would a person so narrowly reason the option for a president by basing their decision to vote on one comment made by a candidate. I have friends and relatives who pick one topic and make their decision, a decision that could cost us our freedom, our security and our future, based on what? Whether or not you agree with one pledge or idea a candidate has? There will never be a perfect candidate!
You have to research these people and choose the one that will best lead our country.
I am an early childhood educator as well as an instructor at the college level. I have been in this field for 18 years and feel very passionate about the needs of our nations’ children. However, I am most certainly not voting for the man because he made one pledge, that he may never keep, about early childhood funding.
Wake up people, we have a lot more to loose in this election than education dollars.
United States
correction to previous post:
www.barackobama.com, sorry!
United States
I encourage everyone to visit the campaign websites and read the positions on early education at:
www.johnmccain.com (click on issues/education) and www.barackobamal.com (issues/education).
Del Mar Hills Nursery School Inc.
Del Mar, CA, United States
It should be noted that President Bush has spent more than double than any other president in history on education, so if we are going to compare dollars to dollars, President Bush so far has been the President on Education
Columbus, United States
When Mr. Obama mentioned early childhood education as the one program he will not cut I was extremely happy. I hope he keeps his promise and he understands the relatioship between an excelent system of early childhood eductaion for all children regardless of income or the working status of the parents and the our economic well being. ECE is an economic issue because we need educated, reliable workers to operate our economic engine.
braininsights
United States
It would be fantastic if politicians would realize the work of numerous ecomomists that have demonstrated how cost beneficial it is to put money into early childhood education. If all of us in the field continue to point out this information, we could help our policy makers realize the impact it could have. We need EVERYONE to realize that 85% of a child's brain develops before starting school based on experiences during those years. Putting money into those years makes economic sense!
Cypress, Texas, United States
Shame on Exchange Daily for pushing your political views. I am still one of those undecided but I am also a business owner who has the american dream of making more than $250,000. Obama wants to tax on gross not net to equal the playing field. Just yesterday he said "people who make over $250,000 need to spread the wealth." I already do to all the parents who stiff me the fees with lame excuses or jumping from center to center. McCain's camp has Palin who comes from Teachers and is for everything associated with education, special needs etc... I think voting for capitalism and not for socialism is right for my family, business, and my country.
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