The following summary includes education-related proposals from the 2005 state of the state addresses. To assure that this information reaches you in a timely manner, minimal attention has been paid to style (capitalization, punctuation) or format. To view the documents, click on the blue triangle next to the state.
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| Governor Donald Carcieri's State of the State Address
Curriculum
We need a statewide basic curriculum that sets high standards in core subjects: reading, writing and math. •
Teacher Certification
We need a strong alternative teacher certification program. Our system discourages qualified professionals from second careers in teaching. We need to give them that opportunity.
Teacher Compensation
Merit pay for teachers is a reform whose time has come. We should reward teachers who are doing a great job. Let's begin that discussion now.
Math and Science
Creating a Commission on Math and Science Education that will examine math and science education in Rhode Island, and recommend action steps to become a national leader.
Choice
Remove the moratorium on charter schools passed last year.
Finance
Find new ways to be more effective. Reforming the state pension system will save school districts nearly $18.5 million next year. Providence alone will save over $3.0 million. My new state health care contract will allow school districts to piggy-back on the states low-cost. Combining such purchasing will save municipalities additional millions.
Financial Aid
We can do more with what we already spend. When children graduate from high school, we need to help open the doors to our colleges and university. Let's provide all Rhode Island students a chance at higher education. Tonight, I propose a bold new $20 million investment in scholarships … A "Tuition Opportunity Program." No qualified student should be denied admission to URI, RIC, or CCRI because he or she can't afford it. We will cover the tuition costs of any Rhode Islander who is academically qualified, and in financial need. And we will provide extra incentives for students pursuing nursing and math/science careers. We expect to help an additional 5,000 students each year.
Adult Literacy
Increase investments in a new adult literacy system.
http://www.governor.state.ri.us/statemessage05.pdf
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