If we want to out-compete the world tomorrow, we must out-educate the world today.
I think it's time we raised expectations for our kids all across this country.
In the next few years, the decisions we make about how to educate our children will shape our future for generations to come.
In the long run, the path to jobs and growth begins in America's classrooms.
They're not 'these kids,' they're our kids.
It is the civil rights issue of our generation, and it is the one sure path to a more equal, fair and just society.
Responsibility for our children's success doesn't start in Washington. It starts in our homes and our families.
It is morally unacceptable for our children - and economically untenable for America.
I am confident that together, we will bring our education system - and our economy - into the 21st century.
I am confident that together, we will bring our education system – and our economy – into the 21st century, and give all our kids the chance...
When it comes to school reform, Arne is the most hands-on of hands-on practitioners.
We all need to be part of the solution.
We cannot continue on like this.
For Arne, school reform isn't just a theory in a book – it's the cause of his life.
We will make decisions based on the facts, and we understand that facts demand bold action.
the President-elect's staff was not involved in inappropriate discussions with the governor or his staff over the selection of his successor...
This time has to be different.
We know that we are going to create 2.5 million jobs, as I discussed earlier.
