Margaret Cardwell

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  • Margaret Cardwell, 11 years ago

    Thank you for the question, Charlotte! Senator Campbell is committed to taking a stand against the expansion of Common Core and CSCOPE. You can read more from Senator Campbell’s answer here: http://townhall254.gregabbott.com/topic/common-core-and-cscope/

    Margaret Cardwell, 12 years ago

    Dear Ms. Harenza,

    You pose a very interesting, novel idea! Under your suggestion, would schools need to hire additional teachers to serve as “home room” staff members, or will they be able to implement the model with existing personnel?

    Margo Cardwell
    Policy Analyst
    Texans for Greg Abbott

    Margaret Cardwell, 12 years ago

    Dear Ms. Newman,

    Thank you for weighing in. Making sure high school graduates are college ready – regardless of their immediate future plans – is imperative.

    Studies show poor reading skills can be attributed to a multitude of causes – ranging from physical to environmental. Your example about your son teaching your three year old granddaughter to read is a powerful illustration of the important role parents can play in a child’s education. Some parents, however, lack the time or ability to actively foster their children’s reading skills.

    Based on your experiences, how do you propose Texas address reading instruction?

    Margo Cardwell
    Policy Analyst
    Texans for Greg Abbott

    Margaret Cardwell, 12 years ago

    Dear Mr. McDaniel,

    Thank you for sharing your views on the issue of teacher certification. According the Texas Education Agency, there are five basic requirements an individual must meet to become a classroom teacher:

    1. Obtain a Bachelor’s Degree
    2. Complete an Educator Preparation Program
    3. Pass Appropriate Certification Exam(s)
    4. Submit a State Application
    5. Fingerprinting

    Under your proposal, would any of the above requirements remain necessary for ensuring the safety and quality of education of Texas’ school children?

    Margo Cardwell
    Policy Analyst
    Texans for Greg Abbott

    Margaret Cardwell, 12 years ago

    Dear Ms. Holan,

    Thank you for your insightful contribution to the discussion. Expanding the education options for high schoolers to include vocational training is an intriguing idea. If Texas were to implement the type of “apprenticeship” learning you recommend, would vocational training be a replacement for the traditional high school curriculum, or would vocational training act as a supplement, whereby – to use your own example – a high school student could take classes in health care professions, as well as her usual classes in math, english, history, etc.?

    Margo Cardwell
    Policy Analyst
    Texans for Greg Abbott

    Margaret Cardwell, 12 years ago

    Mr. Barr, Thank you for initiating a discussion on this topic! As you may know, the outstanding balance on all direct federal student loans reached nearly $700 billion last April (http://www.fms.treas.gov/mts/mts0413.pdf) . Meanwhile, the default rate continues to rise (http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/default-rates-continue-rise-federal-student-loans).

    In your opinion, what is the best way to encourage young people to consider the alternatives to matriculating immediately after high school graduation?

    I’m also keenly interested in the Go Build Georgia program you mention. What would it take to replicate Georgia’s model here in Texas?

    Margo Cardwell
    Policy Analyst
    Texans for Greg Abbott

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