Do the Republican candidates for president support the ‘Florida model’ for education? On issues of accountability and school choice the answer is yes. However, many in the field criticize the federal role in education and would reduce or eliminate the agency. That puts some of the candidates in conflict with former Gov. Jeb Bush, a […]
U.S. Rep. David Rivera of Miami has taken a cue from the presidential contenders and introduced a new version of the DREAM Act providing a fast-track citizenship path for those who enter the military. The original DREAM Act would have provided a citizenship track for the children of undocumented immigrants who had lived in the […]
Yesterday we published a guide to where the Republican presidential candidates stand on education issues. Today we’ll let you hear from them in their own words. We’ve selected a few YouTube clips, presented in alphabetical order. Please note that some of these clips are older, and not from the current campaign.
As the Republican candidates for president arrive in Florida, they agree on one thing: The federal government should have a smaller role in education. But what that role should be varies among the candidates. If you’re still trying to make up your mind, here’s StateImpact Florida’s guide to where the candidates stand on education.
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