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Vote no on Prop. 223

Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network, a nonprofit regional collaborative investing in K-12 education reform, opposes Prop. 223. While we support the concept of holding schools accountable for student results, the rigid state requirement that all districts spend no more than 5 percent of their budget on "central administration" would impede the progress our schools are making in preparing students for the 21st-century workplace.

Prop. 223's one-size-fits-all approach is unjustified and not in the best interest of students. The state should play a leadership role in setting standards for our students, but local school boards need flexibility in deciding how to reach those standards.

Tim Cuneo
21st Century Education Initiative
Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network

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