Withdrew on Jan. 4, 2012; no additional research done as of that date to determine candidate’s position on this question.

Withdrew on Dec. 3, 2011;  no additional research done as of that date to determine candidate’s position on this question.

Withdrew on Jan. 16, 2012; no additional research done as of that date to determine candidate’s position on this question.

ProCon.org emailed the Paul campaign for his position to this question on Jan. 31, 2012, and Feb. 7, 2012.  We also left a follow up telephone message on Feb. 2, 2012. We have not yet received a reply with Paul's position as of Feb. 9, 2012.

Withdrew on Jan. 19, 2012; no position found as of that date.

"Teachers must be tested, tenure must be modified, excellence must be rewarded in significant pay and work conditions improvement, principals must lead, and teacher unions cannot run the schools. High school graduation is the single most important act in a student's life in terms of adding economic value and net worth. We now rank 11th among all nations in high school graduation rates (South Korea is first). Competition and choice are two powerful antidotes to flab and irrelevance. The students need excellent teachers, and competition and choice improve their chances. Just that simple."
Oct. 9, 2011 Buddy Roemer

ProCon.org emailed the Santorum campaign for his position to this question on Jan. 31, 2012. We have not yet received a reply with Santorum's position as of Feb. 13, 2012.