[Bush] proposed a plan, |
[Though] a strong Republican, ... He's brought pride to HISD. Before, people would say, 'Oh, I'm so sorry you work for HISD. Now, everyone recognizes you're working for one of the number-one school districts in the United States. |
All across America, |
All things equal, I would prefer to have a child in a school that has a strong appreciation for the values of the Christian community. |
At HISD, all of our students are making tremendous progress; we are leaving no one behind, ... We are proving that inner-city kids, many of them from very poor households, can and will learn. |
At HISD, all of our students are making tremendous progress; we are leaving no one behind. We are proving that inner-city kids, many of them from very poor households, can and will learn. |
Character is one of most precious parts of you. You can't get involved in things that will damage your character. |
He promised results. He delivered results. |
I believe in parental choice. |
I have been fortunate to devote my entire professional life to education. I meant it from the bottom of my heart when I said no child should be left behind. |
I love the opportunity to tell the Houston story anywhere, |
I'm still a citizen of the United States and of Texas, ... And I'm proud of the Texas record in education. |
I've done everything but tap dance across the table, |
It was a source of a good deal of bitterness, anger, frustration that we were not quite as worthy as others, |
Mr. President-elect, you made education a cornerstone of your campaign. Those of us in education know you meant it when you said no child was to be left behind. |