Education: Effective Schools

Dear friend:

As a father and grandfather whose children attended public schools, I’ve always had a personal stake in America’s educational system -- just as you do.

The fact is, not only do I understand the challenges students face each day, but with several teachers in my own family, I also understand things from an teacher’s point of view.

Because they work with children everyday, I recognize that parents and teachers are better equipped to make educational decisions than distant Washington bureaucrats.

That’s why, as a member of the Education Committee in Congress, I worked hard to get more local control over education and opposed efforts like Ted Kennedy’s so-called "No Child Left Behind Bill" that strips parents and teachers of the ability to make important educational decisions.

I’ve also introduced legislation that would give parents a tax credit to help pay for their children’s education expenses -- whether they’re homeschooled or attend public or private schools.

And it was my privilege to introduce tax credits for teachers who get professional training, so we can begin to transform our educational system through real incentive -- rather than waiting for Washington politicians to "throw more money at the problem."

If you agree as I do that more educational opportunities could be given to Americans using the principles of conservatism, I hope to earn your support for the Republican nomination for president.

To learn more about my views on improving educational opportunities, please visit http://www.ronpaul2008.com/

Sincerely,

Dr. Ron Paul

Republican for President

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An Ode to the Candidates

This is from the end of last year (Ron Paul is listed somewhere in the middle):

True Common Sense

A very interesting comparison.

Glenn Beck & Ron Paul on the Federal Reserve & the Economy

Ron Paul on Glenn Beck 4-1-08 discusses the federal reserve and the economy.