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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 11, 2008
Contact: Trevor Foughty, Campaign Manager
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Bennett applauds governor's plan to restore classroom discipline
Republican State Superintendent candidate says providing protection to teachers is crucial step towards creating safe, disciplined learning environments
(JEFFERSONVILLE) Dr. Tony Bennett, Republican candidate for Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction, applauded Gov. Mitch Daniels on Monday for his commitment to restoring discipline in Hoosier classrooms.
"I believe very strongly that any approach to reforming our education system must begin with creating safe, disciplined learning environments," said Bennett. "As someone who has seen discipline problems from every angle, I can tell you that this is smart policy and the governor and I share this priority. As superintendent of public instruction, I will do everything in my power to help Hoosier teachers set the right tone in their classrooms, beginning with support of this legislation."
Daniels was in Ft. Wayne Monday morning announcing his intention to ask the General Assembly to pass legislation providing immunity for teachers who act in good faith to preserve order in their classrooms. He also announced his plan to work with the next Attorney General to use that office's statutory authority to defend teachers who face unreasonable lawsuits.
"As any teacher can tell you, one rotten apple can spoil the bunch," said Bennett. "It's unfair to the majority of students who want to learn that one troublemaker can disrupt an entire class period. As a former teacher myself, I can tell you that there is a certain fear of litigation that comes with trying to maintain even the most basic level of order in a classroom. The governor's proposals hit at the very core of that fear and will instill a new level of confidence in teachers that will benefit every Hoosier student."
For a PDF version of this release, click here.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 11, 2008
Contact: Trevor Foughty, Campaign Manager
(765) 480-2508 (cell)
trevor@drtonybennett.com
Bennett applauds governor's plan to restore classroom discipline
Republican State Superintendent candidate says providing protection to teachers is crucial step towards creating safe, disciplined learning environments
(JEFFERSONVILLE) Dr. Tony Bennett, Republican candidate for Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction, applauded Gov. Mitch Daniels on Monday for his commitment to restoring discipline in Hoosier classrooms.
"I believe very strongly that any approach to reforming our education system must begin with creating safe, disciplined learning environments," said Bennett. "As someone who has seen discipline problems from every angle, I can tell you that this is smart policy and the governor and I share this priority. As superintendent of public instruction, I will do everything in my power to help Hoosier teachers set the right tone in their classrooms, beginning with support of this legislation."
Daniels was in Ft. Wayne Monday morning announcing his intention to ask the General Assembly to pass legislation providing immunity for teachers who act in good faith to preserve order in their classrooms. He also announced his plan to work with the next Attorney General to use that office's statutory authority to defend teachers who face unreasonable lawsuits.
"As any teacher can tell you, one rotten apple can spoil the bunch," said Bennett. "It's unfair to the majority of students who want to learn that one troublemaker can disrupt an entire class period. As a former teacher myself, I can tell you that there is a certain fear of litigation that comes with trying to maintain even the most basic level of order in a classroom. The governor's proposals hit at the very core of that fear and will instill a new level of confidence in teachers that will benefit every Hoosier student."
For a PDF version of this release, click here.
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