Q:What do you think of the decision by the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to adopt national education standards in place of established state standards?
A: Denise Garlick
I am deeply committed to providing our students a strong academic foundation that prepares them for college and the workplace in a global economy. I support the adoption of the National Education Standards as a means in this process but emphasize that it is just a start. There are national, state and local ramifications.
My goals as Representative for Needham, Dover and Medfield, three towns that value academic achievement are threefold. First, the Common Core Standards we adopt should meet or exceed our current standards. We must also pursue the opportunity for the significant financial support ($250 million) available that is so critical to Massachusetts schools. Finally, we need unwavering commitment to the belief that our children’s future success is linked to academic achievement and the development of their individual talents, creativity and commitment to their community. We must support our teachers, parents and school committees in this pursuit.
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