This article presents speeches describing John McCain's position on education posted on the McCain campaign's official web site, www.johnmccain.com. These include McCain's speech to LaRaza convention, July 14; McCain's speech to the NAACP, July 16; McCain's speech at the Greater Columbus (Ohio) Convention Center, May 15; and McCain's speech at…

The author of this article states that, for more than 20 years, public educators have developed a professional inferiority complex and a strong sense of hopelessness. After all, he claims, the dominant message over those years, including from some within the profession, has been that educators have caused the declining quality in public schools.…

Educators should adopt 21st-century goals for elected officials. By 2000, all public servants will be ready to serve the public, increase their speeches'"truth" rate, balance the budget, avoid special-interest pressures, adequately finance education and health, become knowledgeable enough to lead the U.S. global economy and guarantee…

For the sixth time in 24 years, Mr. Doyle, the author of this article, has enabled the Kappan to publish the education programs of the major Presidential candidates. In this article, he shares with readers his views on Campaign 2004.

Ponders Americans' disenchantment with politics. Presents essays outlining presidential candidates Bill Clinton's and Bob Dole's plans for education. Clinton/Gore campaigners stress the President's achievements (expanding Head Start) and plans to encourage charter schools, fight truancy, and increase college access. Decrying Clinton's friendship…

Noting that the Reagan Administration has slashed education aid 16 percent and that the next President will inherit a fiscal mess, Dukakis plans to become the nation's number-one advocate for educational opportunity, good teaching, and adult literacy. He sets forth numerous plans, including a national teachers corps, a college opportunity fund,…

Desiring to become the "Education President," George Bush sees school improvement as the key to restoring America's competitive edge. The federal government, acting as a catalyst for state and local reforms, should monetarily reward outstanding schools, satisfy diverse educational interests, aim federal assistance at high risk students, and stress…

Comments on "Kappan's" practice of presenting essays by Presidential candidates concerning their mission for education. (MLH)

President George Bush claims to have increased federal spending on education and favors readiness goals, school choice, voluntary national examinations, and increasing Pell grant awards. (MLH)

Presidential challenger, Governor Bill Clinton, critiques President Bush's record, promising to scrap the existing student loan program and deliver a workable educational reform package. (MLH)