Barack Obama - Education

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It is not acceptable for courses on the Bible to be taught in public schools. Would we go with James Dobson's or Al Sharpton's [christianity to teach in schools]?

Abstinence-only sex education should not be taught in schools. Obama Favors Comprehensive Sexual Education

Teachers should receive performance-based merit pay. "And if you excel at helping your students achieve success, your success will be valued and rewarded as well."

American schools should offer bilingual classes for native Spanish-speakers. "I am a supporter of transitional bilingual education to help our English language learners thrive."

The No Child Left Behind Act should not be reauthorized. "Don't pass a law called No Child Left Behind and leave the money behind"

Race should be a factor in the university admission process. I want the doors of opportunity to remain open to all those who make up our nation

The government should not issue vouchers for private school tuition. "I do not believe in vouchers."

Private schools should not receive public funding. "I do not believe in vouchers."

I rate America's education system "Unsatisfactory." "Failing too many children"

The federal government should increase higher education subsidies for low-income students. Every high school graduate should have the opportunity to go to college

Prayer should be permitted in public schools. Obama: Voluntary School Prayer Groups Okay

States should not be forced to fund the federally mandated No Child Left Behind Act. Obama: Federal Funds Need To Be There To Help

The No Child Left Behind Act has not been effective. Obama: George Bush Left The Money Behind

The public school systems in America would be improved if they were federalized. Here, Obama proposes a federal program of what he calls, "Innovation Districts": So here's what I'm ...

EVIDENCE: Should schools punish students for not reciting the Pledge of Allegiance? Yes

EVIDENCE: Do computers in the classroom significantly enhance student learning? Yes

Abstinence-only sex education should not be taught in schools. Obama Favors Comprehensive Sexual Education

States should not be forced to fund the federally mandated No Child Left Behind Act. Obama: Federal Funds Need To Be There To Help

UNKNOWN: Which is the most effective method of education?

The federal government should increase higher education subsidies for low-income students. Every high school graduate should have the opportunity to go to college

UNKNOWN: How should public schools be funded?

UNKNOWN: Are standardized tests an effective tool for measuring student learning?

Prayer should be permitted in public schools. Obama: Voluntary School Prayer Groups Okay

Race should be a factor in the university admission process. I want the doors of opportunity to remain open to all those who make up our nation

UNKNOWN: Should school districts give parents a choice of schools?

UNKNOWN: Should schools punish students for not reciting the Pledge of Allegiance?

UNKNOWN: Is there political bias in academia?

UNKNOWN: Should universal preschool be free in America?

UNKNOWN: Should schools practice social promotion?

UNKNOWN: Should public schools require students to wear uniforms?

UNKNOWN: Are arts programs an essential part of education?

UNKNOWN: Should a school have the right to require that a student take Ritalin or similar drugs?

UNKNOWN: How should reading be taught?

UNKNOWN: Should all-day kindergarten be mandatory?

UNKNOWN: When should schools begin teaching sex education?

UNKNOWN: Should there be a foreign language requirement in public schools?

UNKNOWN: Should education have a higher priority in the federal budget than military spending?

UNKNOWN: Should the government offer cash incentives for better student performance?

UNKNOWN: Should public schools make contraceptives available to students?

UNKNOWN: Should high school students be required to pass an exit exam in order to earn a diploma?