You can't have all of this change that has been developed in the states or all of the reluctance to change that has been developed in other states and say that this is somehow one-size-fits-all.
Schaffer emphasizes the need for flexibility in education reforms across different states.
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Granting more freedom from federal mandates of--federal mandates of NCLB--does not mean lowering the bar for any child.
I have become deeply convinced of the value of parental involvement in education.
It is a perspective that favors choice, local control, a professional transformation of the teaching craft, transparency, accountability, competitiveness, and marketplace entrepreneurship.
It is the fundamental right and obligation of parents to direct the education and upbringing of their children.