May 28 2008
John McCain on Education
Next in our Wednesday series of politicians views on education is John McCain, current Senator from Arizona and 2008 Republican presidential candidate.
One of the most important parts of John McCain’s education policy is his fundamental belief that parents should be able to choose their child’s school. He believes that all federal financial support for education should be predicated on allowing parents to move their children (and the federal money associated with those children) out of failing schools.
He also believes that all schools should have the resources and the ability to teach its students. Schools should be required to report on their progress of educating students to both the public and to parents. Teachers should be
McCain also seems to support homeschooling. His website says that all students should “have access to all schools of demonstrated excellence, including their own homes.”
For more information about John McCain’s stated views on education, you can visit his campaign website or an independent website such as On the Issues.
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