From school choice to universal pre-K, education issues are sure to play a large role in the 2016 presidential election. In “An Education Agenda for 2016,” AEI scholars and education experts offer their vision for a compelling and comprehensive education platform, designed to assist presidential candidates in their approach to education issues.
Director of Education Policy Studies Frederick Hess on the proper role of the federal government in education:
“While some of the reforms the Obama administration has championed are admirable enough, the implementation of these ideas has been marked by an unprecedented expansion of federal authority and a remarkable faith in the ability of federal bureaucrats…Conservatives need to offer an education agenda—for pre-K, K–12, and higher education—that explains what their principles mean when it comes to fostering opportunity and solving problems.”
Director of the Center on Higher Education Reform Andrew Kelly on empowering consumers through transparency:
“Unfortunately, it is quite difficult for students and families to determine, a priori, which colleges and programs are likely to help them be successful. Candidates should propose reforms that can help bewildered families navigate to valuable postsecondary options. Improving transparency around student outcomes—such as graduation rates, loan repayment, and earnings—is key.”
Research Fellow Katharine Stevens on building on existing early learning programs:
“The largest federal early childhood programs…are run by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). At the same time, some have recently been pushing to start additional early education programs in the Department of Education. But building new bureaucracies is not the answer. Nor is tacking new preschool programs onto failing public schools a good strategy for success…New resources should be invested in ongoing experimentation to raise the bar for best practice and directed toward programs with demonstrated records of effective action.”
To read the full agenda, click here.
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