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Lifelong Learning is Key Focus in Presidential Candidates' Education Plans

....As laid out on their respective election websites, the candidates are surprisingly in accord on education initiatives. For both, lifelong learning is a cornerstone to their education approaches, and they believe it iscritical to helping Americans stay competitive in an increasingly global workplace.... On President Bush's official re-election website http://www.georgebush.com , the President's education policy states that "workers need education opportunities throughout their lives to ensurethat they remain competitive in the workplace." In his second term, the President says he will eliminate barriers to "distance learning and develop an eLearning clearinghouse" to create better access to web-based programs and virtual schools. In addition, he states plansto eliminate restrictions that prevent adult or part-time students from receiving financial aid. As stated on http://www.johnkerry.com , Senator Kerry wants to create the Next Economy Lifelong Learning Initiative which he says will "ensure our workers can get the technical skills they need and can use online technologiesfor advanced training." Kerry also says he will "modernize financial aid rules to include online education."

  posted by Ray at 10/14/2004 11:05:00 AM permanent item link   

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