Failed DC Chancellor Michelle Rhee Talks Education At RNC
Former D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee was in attendance at the Republican National Convention. During her time in the District, her work to reform D.C. schools was considered controversial, and in many cases divisive. But at the RNC in Tampa, she was preaching unity.
Rhee says the Republican and Democratic parties have more similarities than differences when it comes to education. For example, she says both presidential candidates have supported school choice, teacher quality and the need for high performing charter schools. But Rhee says she still has some concerns about the GOP's approach to education.
"From the Romney camp, the one thing I'm most concerned about is accountability," says Rhee. "Are they going to