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Ralph Nader shares a 83% similarity with your beliefs on Education
I support increased funding for public schools
"We call for equitable state and national funding of school education and the creation of schools controlled by parent-teacher governing bodies."
Green Party Platform, as ratified at the National Convention Jun 25, 2000
"The United States stands now as the richest overall richest nation in the history of the world.... There is no excuse for not smartly investing sufficient resources in education - an investment which, incidentally, pays off for society in narrow monetary terms"
I oppose renewing No Child Left Behind
While sharply attacking the accountability requirements of No Child Left Behind, the 2004 Nader campaign continued to attack the effects of consumerism on children and commercialism in school.
"The Nader Campaign," a press release stated "opposes the over-reliance on high stakes standardized tests included in the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act, commonly known as 'No Child Left Behind.'"
I am neutral on across-the-board pay raises for schoolteachers
"There is no excuse for not smartly investing sufficient resources in education - an investment which, incidentally, pays off for society in narrow monetary terms"
"Many schools are now met with fiscal emergencies, and educate children with crumbling infrastructure, old texts, and beleaguered teachers. This is a national tragedy. Public schools deserve adequate funding."
