06/21/2020
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"It is critical to recruit and retain strong teachers. Data shows 40 percent of new teachers leave the class within the first 5 years."
"I know how hard it is for educators to work to make sure the next generation has an opportunity to succeed."
"And we all should bear responsibility from Congress on down for the fact that there are many, many, many teachers in America today who have never really been prepared to teach a child to read."
"By supporting our teachers, we are supporting a better education and stronger outcomes for our students."