Richardson Says He'd "Scrap" No Child Left Behind

Bill Richardson outlines his education proposals in Manchester. (Dianne Finch, NHPR)

Richardson says that he'd invest about $60 billion a year in education if he becomes president.

The funds would cover initiatives such as pre-kindergarten courses for all four-year-olds, college tuition subsidies, and hiring over 100,000 math and science teachers.

The one item the governor from New Mexico doesn't support is No Child Left Behind.

"Some say fix it. Others say tweak it. Senator Clinton says reform it. I also have two words for No Child Left Behind: Scrap it, scrap it, end it."

To pay for the new programs, Richardson says he'd eliminate subsidies to private banks and cut outdated defense projects.

For NHPR News, I'm Dianne Finch.