Bush's Education Proposal (1422)

This program discusses the controversial issue of President George W. Bush's plan to improve America's public school system. Guests debate whether or not the plan is going to be successful and helpful to students. Schools with poor academic achievement would have to give up some of their government funding in order to help fund private and parochial schools. We examine the test scores among blacks and Latino students as compared to whites and Asian students, the school choice program, and giving more power to the parents of students in inner city schools. Guests also raise concerns of parents regarding the issue of education in private versus public schools, and how the government voucher can help provide excellent education for everyone.

Guests - Peter Denton, Founder, Excellent Education for Everyone - Larry Leverett, Superintendent, Plainfield Schools - Aileen Pollard, Parent, Newark, NJ