The Great Preidential Education Debate

So how many people saw this debate? How many people knew it was happening? Can you name who the two debaters were? Where was the debate? Who moderated the educational debate? When was the great educational debate?

These are important questions. Questions are are always important. The answers are even more important. Education is not on the presidential radar nor is it on the nation's radar. Well, I assume it is not on the nation's radar, because none of the major news media covered it let alone mention it. So the media has told us what we need to know. Education is not important in this presidential contest.

I have watched it twice. Not impressed with what I heard. Both have supported NCLB. I heard lots of lofty ideas like looking to other countries, considering portfolios, and the like. Let us not forget that the state's determine the educational policy for that state, NOT the US government. The US government is there to support, not to dictate as it has done with technology filters and NCLB. I still believe the essence of CyberEnglish is something to consider in revitalizing education. I did hear both debaters argue for the qualities CyberEnglish has in their suggestions on ways to improve education in this country.

I'd love to see major changes in education, but I won't hold my breath.

Oh if you missed this debate, try going here to view it or read the written transcript.