We have been hurt by giving our son our Retirement Fund, we are an example of middle class going poor.What is the Goverment thinks...

Education is not just a benefit for the wealthy, or a blunt instrument powered by "special interests", it's an investment by, and for, the growth of the larger society. The legislature has already shown a willingness to divert foreclosure-assistance money from its intended purpose, and Arizona's underfunded schools can't afford more of the same. Public education made my life possible...will it be there for tomorrow's kids?

Lowering future student debt, making it more harmonious with the fact that most newly graduates are unable to find well paid jobs in the competitive market that emphasizes not only education but Experience which recent graduates do not posses. In addition, not finding a well paid full-time job will only lead to the interest compounding and adding to the total student debt, which in some cases will make it difficult to make a dent and and live a descent life at the same time.

We have three crack military academies but NO, NADA, ZIPPO, peace academy where we could train top negotiators, teach tolerance of those not like us in politics, religion, etc.

My daughter wishes to go to UC Berkeley, ufortunatly UC campus try to recrute out of state students first so that they can get the extra out of state tution. This leaves Ca residents out or they have to look for other collges. Ca students should be considered first for any UC opening then out of state students.

I attended three different colleges in the LACCD district. When it was time for me to petition for my certificates I was informed by the graduation department that I was not eligible for two of them because I did not spend 50% of my residency at "Pierce College". When I transferred I spoke with the "Head of the Department" in the field that I majored in and several counslers who never informed me of this rule that their counsel members made up. I am still fighting for my certifcation's from this college.

In 1998, the NCAA began talk about resuming pay for student-athletes and a $2,000 stipend, but 14 years later it is yet to happen. This petition is to request that Congress mandate that the NCAA abolish all bylaws under section 12 (12.5.2.1, 12.5.2.3.2, 12.5.3, and 12.5.4) that forbid student-athletes from accepting any remuneration for the use of their name or picture to advertise, recommend, endorse, or promote the sale or use of commercial products and services. The splendor of abolishing NCAA bylaws under section 12 is that this strategy will help schools avoid Title IX and worker compensation issues. Moreover, universities and athletic departments will not have to directly compensate student-athletes because the free-market will provide enough revenue streams for student-athletes who deserve to further prosper. Simply put, this petition is aimed at "freeing" all student-athletes to participate in the free market.

The US educational system is in shambles; various studies have shown our students' skills & knowledge slipping below many others in other countries. Some politicians have said that they would dismantle the Department of Education, others want to further defund expenditures for basic research & development. In memory of Neil Armstrong, educator & astronaught, let us recommit to education as well as to research & development. This is a good use of Federal monies.

We all want to provide a good education for our children and its discouraging to see what a college education costs. The obvious reason is because of the-- availability of government backed loans--reduce or eliminate this and you will see tuition come down--supply and demand--forgiving student loans for taxpayers to pay is not the answer. Reduce the supply, and costs will come down.

Charter Schools undermine funding and "cherry-pick" students.

Vocational Training and Trade Schools helps to create jobs and microenterprises for our young and underserved Americans in areas such as, independent contractors, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, painters, cosmetology, barbering , computer technicians, registered nurses, chiefs, and graphic designs. Trade jobs cannot be outsourced to foreign companies and these skills can be passed on from one generation to another.

we, the students of the art institute of Tennessee-nashville, are petitioning via facebook to save our chefs from lay off. Chef Bussolino and Chef Piel are two of the best chefs in our school and many of us would not be here or have graduated without these chefs. we, the students, are taking a stand against the loss of our chefs and our educations. we are under lawsuits from the federal government for fraud and its us the students and our faculty and staff that are taking the bad end of this.