"I just have to say to everyone, just be aware that we are in the middle of a pandemic. This is a health emergency that no one could ever, ever predict. And the one group of people who kept our children afloat were our teachers, because all schools had to shut down."
"That's why House Republicans called for a bipartisan investigation into the effects school closures are having on children with disabilities."
"So, this whole pandemic has caused us to be able to peel back the layers I would say, on an onion, and we see so much disparities as we peel back the onion."
"I am so proud to introduce my friend, 5000 Role Model Mentor and Miami-Dade County Public School Superintendent Alberto Carvalho. He is the best."
"Racial segregation and inequities in education are not just chapters in a history book to me--I've lived and experienced them firsthand."
"We expect to see a huge change and everyone, not only teachers and school districts, but the community has to work together to pull these children up."
"The Biden administration and this Congress have failed these families."
"now is the time to finally address major inequities that have led to decades of disinvestment"
"I'd appreciate your commitment to work with me and stakeholders to finally get the North Corridor project over the finish line."
"a college degree is the surest pathway to financial security and a rewarding career."
"How can Congress help local departments and communities make meaningful changes to improve disparities in policing?"