Lisa Murkowski actually said...

"I believe that States, school districts, and the educators working directly with students know best what their students need, thus I'd lean with more State control."

"This work is not optional; it is essential."

"I think the Federal Government has an important role to play in providing support to districts and States to make innovative changes in the ways we manage our most critical resource, our effective tea..."

"The Federal Government should focus on providing resources to support and retain high quality teachers."