Quote:1.  Why get rid of the department of education?  Why not work to make it run better?  We're a big country, you can't have uniform education administered to the nation without a centralized hierarchy.  Your a  military man, you should understand that.

 

2.  Union dues are like 14 bucks a pay check, at least in NM...  Unions aren't the problem, the Secretary of Education here in NM has done more to harm teachers and the educational environment with her push to standardize test and hold teachers accountable to that then the unions have.

 

Matter of fact, without the Unions existence, the Secretary of Education in NM would be doing alot more harm.  Having the ability to organize in order to provide a single solid voice of disagreement is helpful.  Especially in a democratic system.

 

1.  What is the purpose of the Department of Education?  What exactly do they do?  What have they ever accomplished?  We don't and shouldn't have a "uniform education administered by a centralized hierarchy".  As of 2011 the discretionary budget is $69.9 billion.  Here is the "mission" of the Department of Education.  To promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.  If you ask me, this a total waste of taxpayer dollars.

 

2.  As I said before, get rid of the unions and perhaps those teachers can take home that $14 bucks per pay check.

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