American Solutions Video: Newt Gingrich & Al Sharpton

August 14, 2009 · Filed Under Uncategorized 

American Solutions has video up from this morning’s joint appearance by Newt Gingrich and Al Sharpton on NBC’s Today Show talking about education reform. We had mentioned their efforts earlier today, and we applaud their efforts to bring about meaningful education reform.

American Solutions writes:

On most issues, we disagree strongly with Rev. Sharpton and the Obama Administration.  But we believe when you can find common ground, it’s important to work together to achieve the common goal–especially when it’s something as important as our children’s future.

To his credit, President Obama supports unlimited charter schools. On this subject, and in other ways that we can work together to strengthen education in our country, we look forward to working with the President.

While we would go further than the President by supporting vouchers, Obama’s support of charter schools is noteworthy because of the strong opposition from many in his party.

At its core, this tour is about our children and their future. If we want to remain the safest, freest and most prosperous nation in the world, our children and grandchildren must have access to schools where they can learn to their fullest potential. And our schools must be accountable for results and be focused solely on learning and achievement.

This is about children, and their (and our) future. And we do agree that it is an area where people can find common ground to make needed reforms reality.

Click here to watch the clip.

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