Hah. Paladino is a big "school reformer".

[Smarmie Doofus]

He may be a racist ( he is); he may be a homophobe ( he is); he may be a violent, corrupt, idiotic demagogue and the most ludicrously unqualified candidate for high office in the history of NYS. (He is.)

But gosh.... old Carl's got all the trendy school "reform" talking points * down*. And gee... what a *sophisticated* analysis it IS!

Charter schools - GOOD. RTTP - Good . Vouchers-GOOD. Teachers-undisciplined . Tenure - Reeaaallly BAD. I mean BAD, BAD, BAD!

Why...this is as serious and sophisticated an analysis of public education as anything we've yet seen from the Obama administration.

I guess I could annoy some folks here by pointing out that Carl's never been a teacher and might speak with more authority if he had been. But.... "there you go again, Mr.President ."

Fresh from his official campaign website. Enjoy:




>>>Charter Schools: Carl will work for charter schools for the poorest of our urban students as an alterative to dysfunctional schools of today. Charter schools set higher standards, are more responsive to the needs of children and are accountable yet free from the onerous bureaucracy placed on public schools. New York State charter law only allowed for 200 charters, 50 of those reserved for New York City. Carl will initially lift that cap to a minimum of 500 schools, which would then allow New York State to receive the $750 million in Federal Race to The Top Funds.

Residential Charters: To ensure that no child is left behind, Carl will create residential charters in the worst urban school district where children reside starting at kindergarten. These charters will tackle problems created by dysfunctional homes such as ensuring proper dress codes, food is supplied and overall conditions provide a learning atmosphere.

Consolidation: Carl will consolidate schools to countywide districts to eliminate redundancy of administration and allow for more funds to be devoted to lowering class sizes and excellence.

Vouchers: Carl will advocate the option of vouchers for parents seeking a choice on where to educate their children. This will provide solid educational opportunities for a wider selection of our children and ensure the survival of Jewish, Catholic, Protestant and non-sectarian schools historically providers of educational excellence.

Remove Problem Tenured Teachers: New York has been burdened by Education Law 3020A which inhibits the ability to discipline tenured teachers and protects incompetent teachers at the expense of students. Carl will rescind this law making teachers more attuned to their competency reviews. >>>>>>>

More merriment found here:
http://paladinoforthepeople.com/issuedetail.php?id=1

[Smarmie Doofus]

1. Possible Sec of Ed in a possible 2nd term?

....He brings a lot to the table.

[Starry Messenger]

2. Free market school reform has always been the darling of the right wing.

I know you know that, I'm just getting it out there. Every time I see people complain about these guys, Gingrich and all the rest, I wonder why they don't oppose their policies being carried out in a Dem administration. It's a curious blind spot.

[Smarmie Doofus]

6. In this case it's bigger than a blind spot.

More like a delusional psychosis.

There's nothing surprising about a jerk like Paladino prescribing snake-oil non-remedies to complicated problems that arise from complex circumstances. Thats what the GOP... at its absolute WORST... does. That's its function. We expect it.

What's astonishing is that he's parroting a "philosophy" ( if you can call it that) that is being propounded energetically by a sitting DEM president.

That's where the "delusional" part enters into it.

[spanone]

3. this asshole will say anything to get elected

[LWolf]

5. You DO understand that all the things he's saying

have been right-wing education goals for decades? That Obama's education Secretary, and his education plans, come right off the page from right-wing conservative playbook?

[LWolf]

4. Obama ought to be campaigning for him, since he's a big

supporter of Obama's education "reform" policies.

[arbusto_baboso]

7. Is he gonna suggest Donkey Shows for class field trips?

'Cuz that's his style, ya know.