I would say, shouldn't it be the people's decision to make? We are not forcing them here are we?

Shouldn't it be the people's decision to make? We are not forcing them here are we?

We continue to learn so much about teacher evaluation in the past years and, you know, I think it is time we move forward with ESEA reauthorization.

I think it is time we move forward with ESEA reauthorization.

Teachers are one of the most influential factors on a student's academic success.

Education, I think is the second biggest challenge we have as a country and culture today.

We all agree No Child Left Behind helped the nation take enormous steps toward a better education system, but we now recognize the law's shortfalls.

I believe that our teacher evaluation system is an important strategy in improving the quality of public education in Knoxville and across our state.

For children in rural areas, or whose schools otherwise aren't able to fully support their education needs, virtual schools provide a critical opportunity.

In my home state of Indiana, leaders have taken steps to expand access to blended learning programs and virtual schools.

We have a great opportunity to work on things to make a difference in our children's lives.