<p>Thank you for providing the links above. They are interesting explanations and educational.</p>
<p>There remains no question that our state higher educational institutions are going to warrant state, public and private input and cooperation during these tough economic times. Teresa Sullivan, the newly appointed President of UVA served as University of Michigan’s Chief of Budget during recent lean years. It seems wise UVA has chosen such an experienced individual as President.</p>
<p>Here is a link to Project Vote Smart, which attempts to get candidates goals known a head of voting. This link is for our current Governor Bob McDonnell (see especially “k” and “l”):</p>
<p>[Project</a> Vote Smart - Governor Robert Francis ‘Bob’ McDonnell - Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)](<a href=“http://www.votesmart.org/npat.php?can_id=5170]Project”>Vote Smart | Facts For All)</p>
<p>EDUCATION
Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding education.
X a) Increase state funds for professional development of public school teachers and administrators.
X b) Encourage private or corporate investment in public school programs.
X c) Provide parents with state-funded vouchers to send their children to any participating school (public, private, religious).
X d) Favor charter schools where independent groups receive state authorization and funding to establish new schools.
X e) Support sex education programs which stress abstinence.
f) Support sex education programs which stress safe sexual practices.
X g) Increase state funds for school construction and facility maintenance.
X h) Increase state funds for hiring of additional teachers.
i) Endorse teacher-led voluntary prayer in public schools.
X j) Support the Board of Education’s new higher standards for teacher certification.
X k) Adopt performance-based funding for Virginia’s 38 state universities and community colleges.
X l) Increase state funding to public universities and community colleges so they can lower tuition rates.</p>