Ross Perot Pushed Texas To Put Education Ahead Of Football

[TexasTowelie]

Part of Texas billionaire Ross Perot’s legacy is a lasting influence on the state’s education policy. The two-time independent presidential candidate died Tuesday morning at age 89.

Perot took on Friday night lights as chair of a state education task force in 1984, leading to the passage of a major school reform bill that shaped Texas education for the past 35 years.

One of the task force’s more controversial recommendations was a policy called no-pass, no-play that barred students from extracurriculars — including football — if they failed a class.

At one public hearing, Perot reportedly said, “If the people of Texas want Friday night entertainment instead of education, let’s find out about it.”

Read more: https://www.tpr.org/post/ross-perot-pushed-texas-put-education-ahead-football
(Texas Public Radio)

I'm not saying that I admired Ross Perot, but Perot's involvement with education is notable. However I did vote for Bill Clinton twice!

[samnsara]

1. i campaigned for perot the first time around..until he dropped out..

...then voted clinton twice then and once 2 yrs ago.

[Farmer-Rick]

2. Perot did some good with the huge amounts of profits he took.

So, at least he wasn't as bad as the Koch bros or the Waltons.

[3Hotdogs]

3. He was concerned about the national debt. So were Republicans ---

until it came time for the tax bill two years ago.

[hlthe2b]

4. There ar some RWers (and esp Trumpers) that are irredeemable through & through...

On the other hand, a few are more complex characters allowing us to find some "good" with the "bad". Perot was one of those, IMO.

[ROB-ROX]

5. HE HAD REALLY BIG EARS

I remember him being SMALL with BIG ears. He was one of the SANE republicans who went independent.I think his election accomplishment was watering down the right wing vote.....CHEERS

[Paladin]

6. And yet he was an irritating old fuckhead. (nt)