02/25/2013
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"Since 1992, public education has received a 37 percent increase in real resources, and student performance hasn't significantly changed."
"To dispute these two facts would make anyone out of touch with reality."
"I have argued publicly several times before that teachers should be paid more."
"Teachers work hard on behalf of American students and families, and they deserve paychecks that reflect their tireless efforts."