Civics Education Quotes
To many Republicans and conservatives this view was heresy, especially coming from a leader of the Party that wanted to abolish the Federal Department of Education and leave education to the states and local communities. The culture of which he complains, others, left and right, considered virtuous and good educational policy. In actuality there have been educational standards for years for most schools and states like New York have had states wide exams. Paige and others wanted Federal Standards which were implemented and the nation had to contend with States and School districts who cheated to avoid the harsh penalties. Meanwhile American citizens are less satisfied with public schools than ever despite the fact that America has some of the best schools in the world.
