Tom Harkin actually said...

I have long believed that the reserve components of our military represent one of the best returns on investment of our taxpayer dollars.

The Higher Education Act plays a critical role in teacher training by providing funding to institutions of higher education.

In order to achieve greater equity in our schools, we must ensure that every student has access to highly effective teachers.

Study after study shows that teacher quality is the decisive in-school factor in boosting student achievement.