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Education should have a higher priority in the federal budget than military spending. I'm bad at taking stands in general because my answer is most often "well, it depends..." I think, for example, that it's important for the military to be adequately funded as we finish things up (hopefully) in Iraq and Afghanistan -- armor, all that stu

The classroom is an appropriate venue for teachers to express their political opinions. Toughie. I think that teachers can't avoid expressing certain opinions, and some of them are "political." For example, when I taught elementary students I made sure that a variety of families were represented in classroom materials -- not just moms, dad

Public schools should not require students to wear uniforms. There is no firm evidence that uniforms accomplish anything that they're supposed to. Kids will always find a way to differentiate in from out -- hairstyles or shoes or bracelets. Requiring uniforms just removes one more creative outlet and imposes one

The No Child Left Behind Act has not been effective. Gawd no. With enough money, it might have been less of a disaster than it is. But the core principles are still messed up.

Abstinence-only sex education should not be taught in schools. Doesn't work, and it's downright dangerous. As one option among many, I'm OK with it, but the "-only" part is a problem.

Prayer should be permitted in public schools.

The public school systems in America would be improved if they were federalized.

Private schools should not receive public funding.

Public school is the most effective method of education.

Universal preschool should be free in America.

Standardized tests are not an effective tool for measuring student learning.

The classroom is an appropriate venue for teachers to express their political opinions. Toughie. I think that teachers can't avoid expressing certain opinions, and some of them are "political." For example, when I taught elementary students I made sure that a variety of families were represented in classroom materials -- not just moms, dad

Education should have a higher priority in the federal budget than military spending. I'm bad at taking stands in general because my answer is most often "well, it depends..." I think, for example, that it's important for the military to be adequately funded as we finish things up (hopefully) in Iraq and Afghanistan -- armor, all that stu

UNKNOWN: Should the government issue vouchers for private school tuition?

UNKNOWN: Should teachers receive performance-based merit pay?

UNKNOWN: Should states be forced to fund the federally mandated No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act?

UNKNOWN: Should race be a factor in the university admission process?

UNKNOWN: Should the federal government increase higher education subsidies for low-income students?

UNKNOWN: Is it acceptable for courses on the Bible to be taught in public schools?

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

UNKNOWN: Should American schools offer bilingual classes for native Spanish-speakers?

UNKNOWN: Should the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act be reauthorized?

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

UNKNOWN: Is there political bias in academia?

UNKNOWN: How do you rate America's education system?

UNKNOWN: Should schools practice social promotion?

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 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?

UNKNOWN: Should race be a factor when assigning students to public schools?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. military be allowed to recruit in public high schools?

UNKNOWN: Should public schools be required to offer home economics?

UNKNOWN: Should the federal government guarantee sufficient financial aid for every college student?

UNKNOWN: What role should college entry exams play in admissions decisions?