Hoy en Delaware interviews Rob Robinson

achievement gap. We must create an atmosphere in which all Delaware students can earn an education that will help them compete in a 21st century economy.


To do that, we need to get money out of the administrative offices and into the classrooms where teachers can educate tomorrow’s leaders. We need to be able to attract and retain qualified teachers and pay them competitive salaries. We must provide them with the tools they need to educate our children.

One of the important tools we must provide in the classroom is English Language Learner (ELL) educators so all students have every opportunity to learn and gain a quality education. Federal law requires every student to be on equal footing when it comes to getting an education.



HD: What initiatives do you propone to encourage new businesses to locate in our area?

RR: According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, small businesses owned by Hispanics have the fastest growth in the economic sector, opening businesses five to six times faster than other demographics. There are things we can do to help businesses owned by minorities by ensuring they have the opportunity to bid on state contracts. Too often, special interests prevent small business from competing for government contracts, and I will stand up for Delaware small businesses. We must ensure that minority-owned businesses have the same opportunity to succeed as any other business.



HD: Last August 5, Alan Levin said in a Chamber's Commerce meeting that "we can't wait for the government to solve our problems""We have to put America to work". What's your opinion about that?

RR: We must strengthen our economy, and the best way to do that is by creating good-paying jobs. Delaware is a small enough state that ...