Failing Children
During Jeanne Shaheen's time as Governor, she vetoed bipartisan education reform efforts, blocked efforts to get rid of bad teachers, and the state's high school dropout rate was at twenty-five percent.
Jeanne Shaheen: The Education Governor Fails New Hampshire Kids
When Jeanne Shaheen was elected Governor, she "declared herself the 'education Governor.'" 1
But Jeanne Shaheen let New Hampshire down as Governor and her performance earned her near failing grades.
Failing to Improve NH Schools
Education Week Magazine gave the state of New Hampshire the grade of "D" on improving teacher quality. 2
As Governor, Jeanne Shaheen blocked efforts to get rid of bad teachers. 3
Dismissing Accountability
Shaheen vetoed a bill that would have established criteria for measuring school performance standards. 4
Dropping Out and Giving Up
According to a study by the New Hampshire Center for Public Policy released in 2002, "Approximately 25 percent of New Hampshire's high school students drop out, yet few parents or policy makers in New Hampshire seem aware of the magnitude of the problem." 5
Revisionist History
Speaking about education, the Union Leader quoted Shaheen saying, "I would argue that I'm the only governor who provided leadership on the issue." 6
Rewriting history won't change the truth behind Jeanne Shaheen's failed promises -- she failed New Hampshire children when given the chance.
Sources:
1 James Vaznis, "Globe Northwest 2 / New Hampshire; GOP Fault Shaheen's Education Record," Boston Globe, July 21, 2002 [PDF]
2 Summary of Grades by State," Education Week, Jan. 10, 2002 [PDF]
3 "'Bad Teacher's' Bill Vetoed As 'Simplistic' Approach," Union Leader, June 6, 1998 [PDF]
4 Lori Ayotte, "Shaheen Vetoes School Accountability Bill," Associated Press, July 12, 2001 [PDF]; Pat Hammond, "State-Local Control Issue Divides Folks On Education. Just What Does This Bill Do? Henderson Dismisses Shaheen's Reasoning," New Hampshire Sunday News, July 8, 2001 [PDF]
5 Douglas E. Hall, "One In Four: School Drop-Outs In New Hampshire," New Hampshire Center For Public Policy, June 2002 [PDF]
6 Kate Munro, "Shaheen Defends Her Education Leadership," Union Leader, Oct. 23, 2002 [PDF]
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