"Implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act is going to further the goals of equity, and I am glad that seems to be something everyone agrees on is going to help all of our children across the country, students of color, low-income students, Native students, English learners, students with disabilit..."
"There is a disparity that needs to be addressed, and it is especially troubling if we know that in some cases, it is not just equal funding that is equitable, the schools serving communities of concen..."
"I am a former State legislator and I think many of us are, and understanding that need to send that message that these Federal dollars are not to replace your K-12 investment."
"Small businesses are the backbone of America. They are the entrepreneurs and the job creators that are necessary to stimulate our economy."
"Each year, the Federal Government spends over $400 billion in taxpayer dollars to pay private companies for goods and services."
"Ultimately, it seems to me, Ms. Adams, that we have these different reports and the government collects them."
"Thank you, Chairman Coats and Ranking Member Maloney, for hosting the hearing today on the national debt, and to our panelists, thank you very much for your testimony and for being here."
"I am absolutely opposed to efforts to undermine the Department of Education and the spirit of the law."
"We need to value our educators more and we have some questions in North Carolina about whether or not we do that."
"do you truly believe that allowing States to choose how to determine the success of subgroups will actually result in the improvement of subgroup outcomes?"
"Hunger is a consequence of not having a good-paying job that earns enough food to put on the table and to raise a family."