It was always an awkward marriage. But it appears that after sevenyears together, the Republican party is preparing to leave behindNo Child Left Behind.
Ten years ago, Arizona lawmakers enacted an innovative program to give taxpayers control over how a portion of their tax dollars are used to support education. More than 70,000 Arizona taxpayers are now taking advantage of this opportunity to support parental choice in education. And other states are taking notice.
Ten years ago, Arizona lawmakers enacted an innovative program togive taxpayers control over how a portion of their tax dollars areused to support education. More than 70,000 Arizona taxpayers arenow taking advantage of this opportunity to support parental choicein education. And other states are taking notice.
As a foster mother to 23 children, Rep. Michelle Bachmann appreciates the many challenges faced by foster children and those who care for them. One big hurdle is education: Whether or not a child receives a quality education can determine if he or she gains the skills necessary to become independent after leaving state care and entering adulthood.
Finally, the need to improve foster care in America has begun to get the attention it deserves. ABC recently ran a prime-time special, "A Call to Action: Saving Our Children," in which Diane Sawyer documented many of the challenges that face foster children.