"Alternative certification is only one tool. It is not the answer by itself."
"I am leaving Congress this year after 36 years of service."
"I taught school for 12 years."
"Judy Biggert has shown great love, great knowledge and great support for education."
"I just--I just cannot top that. Thanks a lot. Thank you very, very much."
"Unfortunately, our request was refused."
"We look forward to a second day of hearings on this topic."
"Are there elements of the Canadian system that perhaps we could emulate, embrace, or are there some elements that we should avoid?"
"I do worry about to make sure that we thoroughly examine the possibilities because aside from the DNA being basically the same..."
"This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the sup..."
"I believe parent engagement is an important part of education reform."
"While the American education system is one of the best in the world, the status quo is no longer acceptable."