Governor Martinez allows Secretary-Designate to make up job title—action ‘arrogant and above the law’ DPNM Chair Sam Bregman called for Secretary-Designate Skandera to tender her resignation immediately, as unqualified, un-confirmable and for her unprecedented attempt to ignore the New Mexico State Senate and confirm herself as Secretary of the New Mexico Public Education Department.“Governor Martinez […]
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Tag Archives: education
DPNM Chair Sam Bregman: Building the Future for Education
May 15, 2013 
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“Democrats share with all parents the commitment to prepare our children to lead lives of happiness and success. That’s why we’re dedicated to ensuring the next generation has access to a first-rate education and the tools to drive our economy forward.” -Democratic National Committee Statement on Education For Democrats, education is one of our core values […]
Read moreMitt Romney Claims He Wants More Teachers: Not True
October 5, 2012 Comments Off
Mitt Romney claims he wants more teachers—not true. He’s been saying for months he doesn’t want more teachers. Watch and share today’s video.
Read moreMitt Romney’s Education Record in Massachusetts
September 26, 2012 Comments Off
Educators share how Mitt Romney’s single term as Massachusetts governor resulted in increased classroom sizes, school budget cuts, higher fees and less out-of-school services for students. As Ronald, a former superintendent from Attleboro, MA explains, ”Governor Romney said that he was not going to cut education. And then the next thing we knew those cuts were […]
Read moreProgress for the People: Education
September 6, 2012 Comments Off
President Obama and Democrats are working to build an economy and a strong secure future through education. That’s good for our economic future and will ensure a better life, and a strong middle class future for America’s families. Watch and share tonight’s video to learn more.
Read moreThe Romney-Ryan Education Plan? Shop Around, Borrow Money from your Parents.
August 24, 2012 Comments Off
Mitt Romney’s advice for students struggling to afford college: “Borrow money from your parents” or just “shop around.” The Romney-Ryan plan would: Slash Pell Grants for nearly 10 million students Cut $10,000 college tax credits Mitt Romney also hiked fees at state MA colleges by 63% as governor. “Shop around”? Students can’t afford Mitt Romney. […]
Read morePresident Obama on Mitt Romney’s Education Plan
August 23, 2012 Comments Off
Speaking at Reno, Nevada yesterday, President Obama sharply contrasted Mitt Romney’s plan to cut education with his own vision to make education more affordable. “A few months ago, Governor Romney told a crowd of young people, just like you, that if you want to be successful, if you want to go to college or you […]
Read moreAmerica’s Students to Mitt Romney: “Get Real, Mitt”
August 16, 2012 Comments Off
Mitt Romney’s plans could cut college aid for nearly ten million students and eliminate the tax deduction for college tuition. Mitt Romney’s answer to America’s students, to get an education “Borrow money if you have to from your parents.” President Obama knows that education is the path to success for America’s students and the nation. […]
Read moreCristina Saralegui: Educación – Anuncio de Televisión de Obama for America
July 23, 2012 Comments Off
Hoy, Obama for America lanzó dos series de un grupo de anuncios de televisión destacando el récord del presidente en temas de especial importancia para los latinos, enfocándose el récord del presidente con respecto a la economía, la educación y políticas que han fortalecido las familias y comunidades latinas. Los anuncios cuentan con la participación […]
Read moreThings Mitt Romney Failed to Mention to the NAACP
July 12, 2012 Comments Off
Mitt Romney said this at the NAACP convention today: “If you want a president who will make things better in the African American community, you are looking at him.” Really. But he neglected to mention a few important things during his speech to the nation’s oldest civil rights organization. Like this: He opposed the President’s […]
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