- “The push for reform has emerged from a growing bipartisan consensus–joined by the Obama administration–that the old advancement model based on tenure and seniority wasn’t always working, with union-negotiated agreements viewed as sometimes protecting bad teachers or blocking opportunities for young talent.” ~ Julie Carr Smyth, AP
- As summarized by Education Week’s David J. Huff, Charles Murray’s Real Education argues that education policies should recognize that not all students can be expected to take high-level academic courses, and that some students should concentrate on vocational training to prepare for the workforce.”
- “For a small number of middle school kids, algebra may be fine, but it’s not for 90% of the kids; developmentally, most of them are at a stage where they can’t think abstractly.” ~ Kristen Rice, math specialist
- “If you don’t have integrity, you’re not a good leader no matter how charismatic. Scouting builds people who are equipped to make ethical and good choices. It’s not unusual to see leaders of communities come out of scouting.” ~ Robert Mazzuca, Chief Scout Executive (Former Eagle Scouts include Ross Perot, Sam Walton, Michael Bloomberg, & Bill Marriott)
- “Few kids need a $660,000 home with a pool. Some so-called adults might feel they need it. What these kids need is grown-up parents who can distinguish needs and wants, and who will put someone else’s needs before their own for a change.” ~ Thomas Casey, in a USA Today letter to the editor
