We do not live that way anymore. We have suburbs and we have spread out from our towns.
If these 100 people were children in poverty in our country, eighth graders, 15 of them would be proficient in math.
The diversity and the innovation we have in this country has been an inspiration for other countries. That is the genius...
I am concerned about some of the proposed cuts, and I would be remiss if I didn't mention them to you.
I would like to thank Senator Bennet and Senator Harkin for raising this issue of equity.
I want to remind us for a moment why we are here.
If they were ninth graders, roughly 9 of them would graduate from a 4-year college.
I strongly support this funding and want to work with you and the Administration to see to it we get it done before this...
I would argue strongly for at the national level, since Federal spending is only 10 percent of K-12, to invest in more c...
We are still getting really horrible outcomes for poor kids.
I think you have to pick your spots about what you require.