1. By how much has federal education spending increased since 2001, the first year of the Bush 43 presidency?

2. List the National Assessment of Education Project statistics from 2006 given in this article.

3. a) List the education reforms that Senator McCain endorses as part of his education policy.
b) What specific actions would he take as president in an effort to improve education?

4. a) Describe the centerpiece of Senator Obama's education plan.
b) How much money would Senator Obama commit to these plans?

5. How do the Senators' policies on the Bush administration's No Child Left Behind (NCLB) program differ?

6. How do the candidates' policies on merit pay differ? Be specific.

7. Read "On the Record" posted just below the article. Also, visit the McCain and Obama websites to read more about their education policies (find links in the "Resources" section below.)
According to a Washington Post editorial, Democrat Barack Obama "wants more money for public schools while Republican John McCain espouses more choice for parents."
a) Which candidate's education policies make more sense to you? Explain your answer.
b) Are there additional points on education that you would like the candidates to address? If so, send an email with your questions to each senator at:
johnmccain.com
barackobama.com