While we all recognize the value of quality early learning experiences, we must remember a number of programs with similar goals are already out there.

I appreciate that, like Republicans, the President has acknowledged the value of moving student loan interest rates back to a market-based system.

this must be done through a full reauthorization of the law, not executive fiat.

In K-12, ESEA flexibility has provided crucial space for innovation and system-wide improvement.

But I think members ought to understand that, you know, in the case of Common Core standards and assessments, this was a creation of the Governors; this wasn't a creation of the federal government.

Affordable, high-quality early learning is the most important thing we can do in education to help children and help to strengthen families.

Reforming and improving existing programs throughout our education system should take precedence over new initiatives.

the administration continues to propose more spending for new, untested programs.

I have always been kind of a states' rights guy and I believe that the top quality of education really is affected at the state level, and more specifically, by the local school districts.

I recognize the importance of freeing states and school districts from the law's outdated metrics and regulations.

We need their participation--their full, informed participation in American society.

the administration has brought forward a very, very big new proposal.