Issue Position: Education

Issue Position

As the father of two school-age sons, Jim knows that educating our children is the most important investment we can make in our future. He believes that education decisions should be made locally by parents, teachers and administrators in our communities. The fewer strings attached to federal funds, the better.

Reform No Child Left Behind

Jim knows that the No Child Left Behind law has strayed from its initial goal - that all children should have a chance to succeed in the public education system - and it is in need of real reform. Jim is seeking changes to the law, including:

Giving states the flexibility to define and manage qualifications for teachers

Adopting realistic testing standards for special education students.

Allowing states multiple assessment measures instead of one standardized test in determining progress.

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