“Our schools offer no conception of the scientific process of discovery. They do not encourage creative thought, in fact, they stifle it through too much rigidity in teaching. If we set out to give as little help as possible to originality in science, we could hardly devise a better plan than our education system. Youngsters ought to be told what is unknown about ourselves and our universe as well as what is known.” IfsGivingWellsLittlesFactsHelpingSchoolUniverseProcessKnownCreativeToo MuchPlansTeachingIgnoranceOughtOffersDiscoveryConceptionOriginalityEducation SystemYoungstersRigidityCreative ThoughtLittle Help Author:William Lipscomb
“Texas is a national leader in education reform and student achievement. Through our college- and career-ready standards and assessments, strong school accountability, and a focus on educator development, we have created an education system that prepares our students for success after graduation.” SchoolStrongEducationLeaderCareersFocusStudentsCollegeReadyDevelopmentAchievementStandardsReformAccountabilityTexasEducatorEducation SystemAssessmentEducation ReformStudent Achievement Author:Rick Perry
“Youve got to have a good public education system so small-business owners, when they locate to an area, are confident their kids are getting the best education possible. I feel strongly about local control in school districts.” FeelsKidsSchoolAreasLocalsOwnersSmall BusinessEducation SystemPublic EducationBusiness OwnersBest EducationSmall Business OwnersSchool Districts Author:Jon Tester