George Allen's Record as Governor: Part II (Education)

By: Lowell
Published On: 10/2/2006 1:15:39 PM

According to a July 1, 1997 Washington Post editorial, George Allen's record on education as Governor was abysmal:

*"VirginiaGÇÖs reputation as a leader among states with strong public education systems still holds, but the inconsistent policies of the George Allen years have done more than a little damage."

*"...the Allen policies have hurt poorer students the most...the financial aid package for a typical in-state student has dropped from 45 percent of costs for tuition, books and fees to about 33 percent."

*"The governor spent a good two years fiercely resisting the Goals 2000 program for public schools and the federal money available through it. He claimed it was all a way for the federal government to intrude on state control. Local school boards all over the state adopted resolutions calling for the acceptance fo the money. But the state boardGÇôall Allen appointeesGÇôsided with him."

*"...when it comes to consistent, constructive policies to improve education in Virginia, the Allen years have been rough."

Great job, George!

Comments



George Touts His Great Leadership (Teddy - 10/2/2006 4:02:07 PM)
Since Allen supporters continuously spout what a positive leader as Governor he was, straightening out the messed-up government administration especially VDOT and prisons, strengthening schools, helping minorities particularly in education (really, they do) we need a few flyers and LTE's rebutting him, and it can't all be based on that pinko-commie rag the WaPo.