Educators Tell House Committee to Give Schools More Flexibility

Rachel Sheffield / April 14, 2011

One-size-fits-all usually ends up meaning “one-size-fits-few.” And there is no exception when it comes to education.

That was the message sent during a hearing held last week by the House Education and Workforce Committee: The federal government needs to step back and give states and schools more flexibility.

During last Thursday’s hearing, “Education Reforms: Promoting Flexibility and Innovation,” witnesses testified of the importance of allowing schools to set their own course instead of being forced to comply with rigid demands set forth by Washington. (more…)