I do think we know that a teacher who knows what he or she is doing, knows their subject matter, and knows how to impart knowledge to kids is a critical piece of closing the achievement gap. Margaret Spellings achievementclosecritical Change image and share on social
The long and short of it is, we need more rigor in all kinds of programs. Margaret Spellings kindlongprogram Change image and share on social
We know that if we're going to remain economically competitive in the world, and viable as a civic democracy, that we're going to have to get more people educated to higher levels. Margaret Spellings civiccompetitivedemocracy Change image and share on social
What we know is the workplace is more demanding than ever before. Margaret Spellings demandworkplace Change image and share on social
Again, the truth of the matter is we haven't paid that much attention to high school accountability. Margaret Spellings accountabilityattentionhigh Change image and share on social
In Connecticut, my understanding, although I haven't seen the actual litigation, is that they want to measure every other year and not provide annual assessment as is required in the statute. Margaret Spellings actualannualassessment Change image and share on social
We at the Department of Education are going to provide technical assistance; I've committed $14 million to show states how they might meet this more sophisticated approach. Margaret Spellings approachassistancecommit Change image and share on social
It's a hard process to navigate... to figure out where your kid ought to go to college. Margaret Spellings collegefigurehard Change image and share on social
My understanding is that Kansas, Massachusetts, they've been more pioneers on the special education side. Margaret Spellings educationhavekansa Change image and share on social
We want to obviously foster a relationship that we're a partner with states; that we all share the same goals of closing the achievement gap, just as the Congress does; and that we're practical and sophisticated enough to understand what they're talking about. Margaret Spellings achievementclosecongress share on social
