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Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
stated on February 21, 2011 in a Facebook post
The five states that outlaw collective bargaining for teachers all rank below 44th in the nation in test scores, while Wisconsin ranks 2nd.
False
By Louis Jacobson • February 23, 2011
Rick Scott
Rick Scott
stated on February 7, 2011 talking about his budget proposal.
Says he never said he would keep education funding the same.
False
By Aaron Sharockman • February 8, 2011
Rebecca Kleefisch
Rebecca Kleefisch
stated on January 26, 2011 a news conference
"United States students are achieving at number 25 out of 29 developing countries when it comes to science and math."
False
February 6, 2011
Paul Broun
Paul Broun
stated on January 25, 2011 a tweet during the State of the Union address
Says government is a barrier to innovation and development.
False
By Louis Jacobson • January 31, 2011
Glenn Grothman
Glenn Grothman
stated on December 29, 2010 a news release
"Recent studies have confirmed that any academic benefits of government funded preschool disappear by the fourth grade."
False
By James B. Nelson • January 16, 2011
Allen West
Allen West
stated on January 2, 2011 a Fox News TV show
"We had an amendment in the health care law that said the federal government is going to take over education."  
False
By Amy Sherman • January 11, 2011
Kitty Boitnott
Kitty Boitnott
stated on December 8, 2010 a news conference.
Teachers "are working their third consecutive year -- some longer than that -- without salary increases."
False
By Warren Fiske • December 17, 2010
John Mica
John Mica
stated on November 18, 2010 an interview with MSNBC.
"On the question on the DREAM Act, no -- no to granting lower tuition to illegals."
False
By Aaron Sharockman • December 14, 2010
Beaverton
Beaverton
stated on November 17, 2010 a press release
Last year, Beaverton School District had the highest number of homeless students ever recorded in Oregon. 
False
By Janie Har • December 4, 2010
One Wisconsin Now
One Wisconsin Now
stated on November 9, 2010 a news release
In his first meeting with University of Wisconsin System officials, Republican Governor elect Scott Walker told them to prepare for cuts.
False
By Dave Umhoefer • November 18, 2010
Portland Community College
Portland Community College
stated on November 8, 2010 the college's website
Portland Community College serves more students than all of the state’s universities combined.
False
By Ian K. Kullgren • November 13, 2010
Rick Scott
Rick Scott
stated on October 20, 2010 a Leadership Florida/Florida Press Association debate.
Says Alex Sink's plans for governor include $12.5 billion in new spending.
False
By Aaron Sharockman • October 21, 2010
Ted Strickland
Ted Strickland
stated on July 6, 2010 a campaign speech
"In Ohio, we invested in our children, raising school funding by 5.5 percent in the last budget."
False
By Aaron Marshall • July 23, 2010
Lincoln Chafee
Lincoln Chafee
stated on May 4, 2010 a candidate forum
"Fifty-three percent of teens in Central Falls are getting pregnant."
False
By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • June 25, 2010
Robert Koons
Robert Koons
stated on May 18, 2010 an opinion piece published in the Austin American-Statesman
"In the history department at the University of Texas, out of 50 registered voters, only one is a Republican."
False
May 23, 2010
Florida Education Association
Florida Education Association
stated on April 2, 2010 a statement on the group's Web site
The Florida House is "holding the FINAL public hearing" of a controversial education bill in the middle of spring break..."when they hope (teachers) are not watching or listening."
False
By Aaron Sharockman • April 2, 2010
Lindsey Graham
Lindsey Graham
stated on March 24, 2010 an appearance on the Fox News show "On the Record" with Greta Van Susteren
"The average student will be spending $1,700 to $1,800 more during the life of their loan because of this surcharge."
False
By Catharine Richert • March 30, 2010
Kinky Friedman
Kinky Friedman
stated on February 12, 2010 a response to League of Women Voters of Texas.
"The current (agriculture) commissioner allowed tainted beef to be sent to school cafeterias."
False
By W. Gardner Selby • February 19, 2010
Ben Bius
Ben Bius
stated on February 9, 2010 a radio advertisement.
Says state Sen. Steve Ogden was the "driving force behind business income tax hurting small business, crafted the Robin Hood school finance scheme making property taxes skyrocket, wrote a budget that will result in a $14 billion deficit and voted against" gun freedoms.
False
By W. Gardner Selby • February 17, 2010
Arne Duncan
Arne Duncan
stated on August 26, 2009 a letter to principals
A scheduled speech by President Barack Obama will be "the first time an American president has spoken directly to the nation's school children about persisting and succeeding in school."
False
By Angie Drobnic Holan • September 3, 2009
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