Robin Carnahan: “the quality classrooms amendment provides flexibility for our schools. I am delighted that the Senate has recognized the…”

“the quality classrooms amendment provides flexibility for our schools. I am delighted that the Senate has recognized the need to provide our schools with more choices, not more mandates. The amendment allows for the hiring of teaching specialists, the development of alternative educational programs, and year-round school schedules. It will recognize, reward, and encourage promising reform efforts. I thank the managers for their assistance with the quality classrooms amendment. I greatly appreciate the suggestions that Senator Jeffords and his staff have offered. I am also grateful to Senator Kennedy and his staff for their assistance and for their hard work throughout the education debate. I am proud to be a part of this debate. I am confident that our efforts in behalf of public education will bring greater opportunity to our Nation's children.”