Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008

Sarah Palin on Education

• Teach creationism alongside evolution in schools. (Aug 2008)
• Supports teaching intelligent design in public schools. (Aug 2008)
• 294 Alaska public schools progressed under NCLB. (Aug 2008)
• School debate should focus on accountability. (Jan 2008)
• Committed to providing strong education, including morals. (Jan 2008)
• Budget funds education, but will to work is also critical. (Jan 2008)
• Court ruling against NEA: state adequately funds education. (Jun 2007)
• Fully fund K-12 and support early funding of education. (Jan 2007)
• Supports $20 million needs-based aid for U. Alaska. (Nov 2006)
• Forward-fund K-12 schools to allow better planning. (Nov 2006)
• Supports charter schools, home schools, & other alternatives. (Nov 2006)
• Target early education programs to at-risk groups. (Nov 2006)
• Alignment between parents, teachers, schools, & business. (Nov 2006)
• Faith-based materials ok in homeschooling. (Nov 2006)
• ABC method: back to basics, plus patriotism & ethics. (Nov 2006)
• Supports parental choice for what is best for their children. (Nov 2006)
• Don't push school boards on creationism but allow discussion. (Oct 2006)
• I believe we have a creator; and many theories of evolution. (Oct 2006)
• Support charters & home schools; not private school vouchers. (Oct 2006)
• Let parents opt out of schoolbooks they find offensive. (Jul 2006)
• Parents know best, about school spending & school age. (Jul 2006)
• Pledge of Allegiance with 'Under God' is good enough. (Jul 2006)

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