Last night, Senator Barack Obama gave his acceptance speech as the Democratic nominee for President. Here is what the Senator said about education. Next week, we will look at Senator McCain's comments. You can also compare the candidates thoughts on education and see where they stand on a variety of issues important to teachers.
"America, now is not the time for small plans. Now is the time to finally meet our moral obligation to provide every child a world-class education, because it will take nothing less to compete in the global economy.
You know, Michelle and I are only here tonight because we were given a chance at an education. And I will not settle for an America where some kids don't have that chance.
I'll invest in early childhood education. I'll recruit an army of new teachers, and pay them higher salaries, and give them more support. And in exchange, I'll ask for higher standards and more accountability.
And we will keep our promise to every young American: If you commit to serving your community or our country, we will make sure you can afford a college education."
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