The Concord and Kannapolis Independent Tribune reported on a candidate forum for the Cabarrus County school board. Asked what should be done about improving test scores, there were the usual ideas about more funds, more talk, more programs, and so forth. One candidate stood out, though:
Thomas Hill, an electrician running as a Libertarian in the non-partisan race, hasn’t heard anyone ask what role parents and students should be playing in raising test scores.
“If you want to raise test scores and the level of education of our students, support free market alternatives such as home schooling and private schools,” Hill said. “The school board’s role should be respecting the parent’s right and responsibility to educate their children.”
Right on, Tom.
