Last week I caused a bit of controversy with my argument that former Gov. Ehrlich's plan to cut funding, in order to fulfill fiscally irresponsible campaign promises, might undercut the accomplishments of Maryland schools under current Gov. O'Malley. To name a few:
Graduation Rate Rises, Dropout Rate Falls for Class of 2010
Maryland Students Make Broad Gains on National Test
Maryland Awarded $250 Million Race to the Top Grant
Obviously (as I am writing for the College Democrats), it was implied that O'Malley is the stronger candidate when it comes to education. I stand by that argument, but some people wanted more information. In that case, you can read what the National Education Association, who recently awarded the governor with their "America's Greatest Education Governor" award, has to say.
You're also welcome to take a look at Ehrlich's campaign website, where they promise "Governor Bob Ehrlich will continue to invest in our public schools and ensure that all of our students and teachers are the primary beneficiaries of those investments." Isn't that a contradiction?
Graduation Rate Rises, Dropout Rate Falls for Class of 2010
Maryland Students Make Broad Gains on National Test
Maryland Awarded $250 Million Race to the Top Grant
Obviously (as I am writing for the College Democrats), it was implied that O'Malley is the stronger candidate when it comes to education. I stand by that argument, but some people wanted more information. In that case, you can read what the National Education Association, who recently awarded the governor with their "America's Greatest Education Governor" award, has to say.
You're also welcome to take a look at Ehrlich's campaign website, where they promise "Governor Bob Ehrlich will continue to invest in our public schools and ensure that all of our students and teachers are the primary beneficiaries of those investments." Isn't that a contradiction?
Mitch
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