Romney vs. Obama - Education

Blog #7 Romney vs. Obama - Education - Extended Comments (Jessica S.) 

I wish I could say that I followed politics and understand what is being discussed at political debates. Unfortunately I find politics to be very confusing and hard to follow. As a college student going to school to be a teacher I understand that each candidates opinion on the topic of Education is important for our future as a nation, but I am often confused and I find what is being said hard to follow. When I read Jess's blog for the first time I was relieved because the way her blog post is laid out was very helpful. 

I like the way that the article Jess found from The Washington Post explains where Romney and Obama stand on specific elements of Education. The article explains where each candidate stands on:  

Vouchers - (using tax money to pay tuition at private schools) Obama opposes and Romney supports this aspect.

No Child Left Behind - As a future teacher I wish I knew more about this program of action because this effects my future directly. Each candidate states that he accepts certain aspects of the plan and since I don't fully understand No Child Left Behind I find it difficult to follow and support a specific candidate. 

Higher Education - This aspect of education effects my future greatly due to the fact that during the next 4 years I will be in college. Based on the portion of the article I believe my understanding is that Obama and Romney have very different opinion on how to make college more affordable. 

I also found this article Romney vs Obama online I liked how the article used quotes from pervious debates to demonstrate how each candidates opinion has changed or developed over time. I especially enjoyed Obama's speech at the end of his section I listened to the whole thing ( its 35 mins I don't expect you guys to watch the whole thing). 

Thinking Points: I am so happy that Jess's blog was helpful but I still feel like I have more questions than I had before. Does anyone else feel the same way after researching their topic? Hopefully the class discussion will be helpful!