The tumultuous economic and political climate in the U.S. has caused many important issues to get pushed out of the spotlight. But no matter what issue makes the headlines on any given day, education must always be a priority.
The wrong candidate can put an end to the progress that has been made by education voters and the promises made by President Obama and his administration.
In the upcoming elections, let's make sure the candidates pledge to talk seriously about their plans for providing our kids with a quality education. Please sign this petition today.
To All Candidates:
This election season, education voters like me are looking for real leadership, and not just empty slogans. Thats why were asking all candidates - from every political party, and running for every elected office - to promise to give us real answers.
Will you take the Education Voters Pledge?
On your website, in your speeches and flyers, and when you talk to voters, remember that a quality education is more than just standardized tests and a photo opportunity. Parents, teachers, students, and community leaders want to hear about your plans for:
- Promoting early childhood education
- Fixing Americas struggling schools
- Improving pathways to college completion
- Higher standards, and the systems to help all children reach them
- Equitable and sufficient school funding
- Meaningful assessments to measure student achievement
- Strengthening leadership and teaching with a focus on teacher and principal effectiveness
Education voters like me know that a quality education is the best remedy for an uncertain economy, and the best gift we can give the next generation. If youre going to ask for my vote, I need to know where you stand. Please take the Education Voters Pledge, and promise that your campaign will fully address these crucial issues!
