I think the mood is changing. We believe strongly in local control, but with that comes some responsibility. |
In 1987, [Freedman] told us he wanted $30 million for a new, state-of-the-art laser-technology center and that it would create 12,000 jobs for the state. I don't think probably any were created. |
It's important that we prepare students for the global marketplace. |
The cross country thing, I think, is a real potential problem. I know a lot of high school athletes that go out for (track) just for conditioning for football the following season. |
We have to meet international standards. Our students are not prepared and we must do better. The question is: How do we get more rigor and relevance? We have to expect a child to be taught to compete. |
We have to pay the best and brightest teachers the best. |
We want to focus like a laser on student achievement, not on teacher credentials. |