These waivers are a short-term fix to a long-term problem.

It is time to change the law.

The antiquated Highly Qualified Teacher requirements value tenure and credentials above a teacher's ability to actually teach.

Despite a monumental investment of taxpayer resources, student achievement levels are still falling short.

Strict mandates and red tape result in unprecedented federal intrusion in classrooms, stunting innovation.

Despite the best of intentions, we can now see clearly that our federal efforts haven't worked as we had hoped.

Without a doubt, 'Nation at Risk' could be considered the catalyst for the modern education reform movement.

It's time to reduce the federal footprint.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of the Minnesotans I serve who tell me simply: it's about time. I rise today on behalf of a South St. Paul mom and dad who find it difficult to balance work and family and feel they are not spending…

As we talk about drought, I think it's important that we talk about climate change.

The impacts of the 2012 drought were felt throughout the country.

I think it's an extremely important topic that affects so many sectors of our economy.

Last year was a remarkable year. The year 2012 was the hottest year on record in the continental United States.

I've put forward a bill called Understanding the True Cost of Education, which would require schools to have a uniform award letter.

we should remember that Native communities have been under funded for decades.

Mr. President, I rise today in support of the legislation that will level the playing field for brick-and-mortar retailers in Minnesota and across our Nation. I join my bipartisan group of friends, including Senators Durbin, Enzi…

Financial literacy is so important in so many ways, and I really believe it needs to be taught in school.

the jobs, as we all know, and I think everyone up here agreed, come out of the private sector.