If we, as individuals, want to keep control of our democracy - rather than have a government paid for by corporate interest checks - then we have to fight back now and make sure our system reflects the belief that people, not corporations, control our democracy. Michael Bennet backbeliefcheck share on social
I think the inhabitants of the past are fighting hard to keep the rents they acquired in the 20th century. Michael Bennet 20thacquirecentury Change image and share on social
To me, the burden of proof isn't on people looking for ways to improve our schools; it's on people who want to keep things the same. Our current system isn't working, and too many kids are being left behind. Michael Bennet burdencurrentimprove share on social
If teaching isn't rewarding and challenging, we're going to continue to lose our best teachers to work in other fields. Michael Bennet challengecontinuefield Change image and share on social
Teacher compensation isn't the only factor in cultivating great teaching. Other important priorities include changing how we measure student performance, providing more flexibility to teacher-preparation programs, and improving how we train and support principals. Michael Bennet changecompensationcultivate share on social
Study after study affirms what I saw in the classroom every day as superintendent of Denver Public Schools: Nothing makes a bigger difference for student learning than great teaching. Michael Bennet affirmbigclassroom Change image and share on social
Ensuring all kids have access to an effective, talented teacher needs to be a national priority. Michael Bennet accesseffectiveensure Change image and share on social
Improving some of the rules under which the Senate functions can begin to replace some of the bad habits Washington has developed with better ones. Michael Bennet badbegindevelop Change image and share on social
We've got a lot of work to do: not only on education, but on the economy, on our tax code, and on reducing our crushing debt. Michael Bennet codecrushdebt Change image and share on social
There is simply no way we are going to make progress on the enormous challenges we face without making hard choices. It's impossible. Michael Bennet challengechoiceenormous Change image and share on social