Education
The children of South Carolina deserve an education that will adequately prepare them for the challenges they will face in the future. I supported the No Child Left Behind Act, the most ambitious education reform legislation in a generation, which passed by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 381-41.
I believe that money alone cannot guarantee every child the chance to learn and succeed. High standards, accountability for results, local control, and parental choice are essentials to this success. Federal funds for education should have one simple demand - get results.
The achievement gap between students - rich and poor, white and minority - must be closed. States must develop standards to ensure every child achieves at grade level. Every classroom must have a highly qualified teacher. Parents must be informed and involved in their child's education. As Congress debates reauthorization of No Child Left Behind, please know that I will work with my colleagues to ensure that the legislation follows these principals while also recognizing South Carolina for setting high standards for its students.
In addition, we must work to ensure that our higher education system meets the needs of our competitive economy. Ensuring increased transparency across our higher education system will go far towards helping students and parents make the right choice about where they are spending their higher education dollars.
No Child Left Behind Reauthorization Links
US Department of Education Reauthorization Website
House Education and Labor Committee Republicans - Reauthorization Website
Reauthorizing the No Child Left Behind Act: Top Ten House Republican Priorities
South Carolina Education Links
South Carolina Department of Education
Berkeley County School District
Charleston County School District
Dorchester County School Districts 2 & 4
Georgetown County School District
Horry County School District
South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
South Carolina Colleges and Universities
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