Here’s a summary of what Obama and Romney have said about their plans for K-12 education.

When voters go to the polls on Nov. 6, they’ll choose from among presidential candidates who have very different views on the major issues affecting America, including education.

With the election rapidly approaching, we’ve pulled together a summary of what each of the two major party candidates—President Barack Obama for the Democratic Party, and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney for the Republican Party—have said about their plans for K-12 education.

(To read about their plans, click on the headlines for each article.)

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