Education
Funding
Setting
the Record Straight on Education Spending Myths
Simply
spending more money is not the answer to the problems facing
America’s schools. High standards,
accountability for results, and increased parental involvement are all
essential to improving education and ensuring no child in America
is left behind.
Research
and opinion polls consistently show Americans
believe the most important factors in improving
America’s schools are high standards and accountability for results – not
spending. Members of
the House Education & the Workforce Committee have pledged to work
with the President to provide responsible spending increases for
education amid the twin challenges of war and economic uncertainty.
Issue
Brief: Education Funding: Setting the Record
Straight on Education Spending Myths