On the recordSeptember 25, 2003
I greatly respect the leadership shown by the Mayor of the District of Columbia and by the Senator from California, who are willing to take a fresh look at children who need help. This leadership is based upon their own experiences and common sense, and wisdom to try something different. This is a terribly important decision. It would not even be before us if the Mayor and other local officials in the District of Columbia had not asked for it because too many of the changes that have been suggested in education are often suggested in the tone of: This is good for you. But, it rarely ever happens unless somebody says: I want this for my child, or my school district. I remember in Milwaukee 15 years ago, there was a strange confluence of circumstances that led Milwaukee to try to give the poorest families in the city more choices of school for their children.
Said by
Douglas Alexander
Labour Party
Source
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