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2010 APS Gubernatorial Education Debate Video
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"Dear Governor ..."
Two exceptional students shared their thoughts about education with the gubernatorial candidates.
Missed the debate on the 19th? You can watch the video here. Watch the entire video, or select the question that interests you.
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- Less than a fourth of New Mexico schools made Adequate Yearly Progress this year, which is determined by annual goals set out in the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Some educators are critical of the act, saying that it’s unrealistic; that it sets goals and unmeasurable targets. What is your opinion of No Child Left Behind? Would you keep it as it is, end it, or mend it?
Watch the candidates' answers >> - Considering New Mexico’s education funding crisis and the impending loss of federal stimulus money, would you support specific revenue enhancements for public education or would you suggest specific budget cuts to support public education?
Watch the candidates' answers >> - What will you do during your administration to address the achievement gap and make sure that all students have the opportunity to succeed?
Watch the candidates' answers >> - The Supreme Court has ruled in Plyler v. Doe that all children in the United States should be educated in our public schools. How will you as governor address concerns about educating the children of illegal immigrants?
Watch the candidates' answers >> - How will you address issues, as documented by the Legislative Finance Committee, regarding charter school funding, accountability, efficacy, and facilities during your administration?
Watch the candidates' answers >> - How do you define and measure accountability for teachers?
Watch the candidates' answers >> - Albuquerque Public Schools has 90,000 students; Roy Public Schools has 51. How do you meet the needs of 8,000 New Mexico schools in 89 extremely diverse urban and rural school districts?
Watch the candidates' answers >> - The state auditor has questioned the accounting practices of several school districts. What can be done that has not been done in the past to hold schools and school districts accountable for state education dollars?
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Entire Debate
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