Jan 20, 2015
Assessment was very important, disaggregation was more important, and focusing on the individual student was most important, and No Child Left Behind did that.
Johnny Isakson
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Johnny Isakson was a prominent Republican politician from Georgia who served as a United States Senator from 2005 until his resignation in 2019. Prior to his Senate tenure, he was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1999 to 2005. Throughout his political career, Isakson was known for his focus on issues such as education, healthcare, and veterans' affairs, often advocating for policies that supported these areas. He played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those related to nuclear energy and environmental regulations.
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Jan 20, 2015
You know, if this works, we're going to be in trouble in 6 years, because it'll be impossible for schools to maintain AYP because it's going to get harder and harder and harder to do.
Jan 20, 2015
And we pay 25 percent of the costs to the IAEA as I understand it. Is that correct?
Jan 20, 2015
But I think one of the things the Federal Government could do to help the schools out is give them the excuse that we're making them do it, but make sure the curriculum and the alignment of testing, whatever assessment model you use, are…
Jan 20, 2015
I've always felt that the teacher was best--and the teacher and the parent and the IEP were best to decide what kind of assessment the child ought to have.
Jan 13, 2015
I am very pleased to announce today that the biennial budget proposal introduced by Senators Isakson and Shaheen has been dropped. There are 21 cosponsors, 15 Republicans, 6 Democrats, and 1 Independent, and the number is growing as we…
Jan 13, 2015
I thank the Senator for her support, and I urge the other Members of the Senate to join us in this reform effort for the spending of the taxpayer's dollars. ______ By Mr. ROBERTS (for himself, Ms. Ayotte, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Blunt, Mr…
Jan 13, 2015
I thank the Senator for her support, and I urge the other Members of the Senate to join us in this reform effort for the spending of the taxpayer's dollars. ______
Jan 13, 2015
I ask unanimous consent to be recognized for up to 4 minutes, followed by Senator Shaheen. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Mr. Isakson and Mrs. Shaheen pertaining to the introduction of S. 150…
Dec 16, 2014
I have the greatest of regard for my two colleagues from the State of Maryland, and I respect their passion for this nominee, but I rise to support delaying the advancement of Carolyn Colvin for the Social Security Administration, and I…
Dec 11, 2014
I was elected in a special election 16 years ago. I was No. 435 in the House of Representatives, so I did what my father told me to do when I went into business. He said: Son, sit in the back of the room, listen to people who are smart…
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