The Jefferson Journal: For Reform, Stand With Parents

Read Republican Ken Cuccinelli and Democrat Terry McAuliffe’s plans for pre-K through 12 education and you’ll find a lot in common: Both want a new emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) curricula, to reform the state Standards of Learning to incorporate more problem solving and critical thinking, and to give a boost to online education. But there’s a critical difference underscoring the two plans …