Duncan Hunter on Education

Local control

Hunter wants to shift control of education policy to local level, saying we can educate students more effectively by returning school curriculum prerogatives to the states, local communities and, most importantly, to the family. State agencies charged with conducting education policies do not need expensive and inefficient mandates from a federal agency, Hunter says. He also supports streamlining the responsibilities of the U.S. Department of Education toward a goal of working in cooperation with local and state governments to meet local and state learning levels.

Vouchers

Hunter supports vouchers as a way of strengthening our public educational system. He also believes home schooled children should get the same access and opportunities to federal benefits, such as financial aid, as those who attend public school.