Jeff Merkley actually said...

"We continue to react to the widening achievement gap rather than addressing the source of the problem."

"It is my hope that as you consider the reauthorization of ESEA, you will provide adequate and stable funding for this important work to continue."

"Time is of the essence for every child being educated."

"the funds being shifted from, if you will, formula grants into competitive grants means that now the school district has to become expert grant writers."