Sentences with phrase «more parental freedom»

In the final analysis, more parental freedom to choose and a more open collective bargaining process surely would produce better results.

Not exact matches

Widely affirmed proposals call for the restructure of low - performing schools, more emphasis on the basics, safer classrooms, more rigorous graduation standards, periodic measurement of progress through some kind of standardized tests, longer days and year - round schooling, decentralization into smaller learning communities and greater freedom for those smaller units, smaller classes, better - qualified teachers and improved salaries, more parental input and more equitable funding.

The fear about giving our children more freedom to be outside of the home is high on the list of parental conundrums.

Parental influence changes once children become older and have more freedom to get their hands on outside food sources, such as in school or at a friend's home.

Rep. Paul D. Schauer, a Republican, is working on a bill that would give more freedom and extra cash to schools that help other schools boost student achievement, improve teacher training, and increase parental and public commitment to schools.

After founding the Alliance for School Choice and previously serving as chairman, Oberndorf has more than 25 years of experience helping advance the cause of parental choice and education freedom.

For more on this topic, see our pages on Parental Choice and Responsibility and School Freedom and Competition.