be in achieving minimal independence. Some children are just starting out in a new country with a new language (especially in Texas this has to be an issue).
It's past time to get those who don't teach out of the way for those who do and allow them to set national reasonable standards.. Texts and hand outs that are regionally and culturally relevant... Standards measured against the world and the future "jobs" in America.
Reality is to me, that National Standards and an NEA, should mean the money follows similarly like it does the military. During recessions, children and teachers wouldn't suffer due to towns hemorrhaging money and having to do with less and less. That would make a world of difference in any town. Include building daycares and pre-schools into the mix. We clearly need it. How many families don't have 2 parents working outside the home these days?
Plus, we need a little bit more "socialism" when it comes to college and higher education. It shouldn't cost a mortgage to educate one's self to have to get a job working for other people (because let's face it, trying to start a business with school loans doesn't happen and only happens for the connected and the wealthy these days).... Those businesses like GE shouldn't have a $0 tax bill or worse oil companies with subsidies, who then suck up the talent and strapped after college.. shared prosperity should include health and education.
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