What this is all about is freedom and flexibility for the local school community.

Know that you are making a difference, ... They are going to be future school board members, doctors, lawyers, pilots.

I believe that as we continue to have more students take Core 40 courses . . . we're going to bring those scores up. But for where we are, we're doing very well.

To me, it's just a part of what you do as a citizen of this country, to show your belief in the principles of democracy, ... The Pledge of Allegiance is just a part of that. I think we should spend our time concentrating on those things that help build us up.

How important this job is. Entering this profession is not only noble, but absolutely necessary for the future -- for our state and our country.

While the progress our students are making in math is encouraging, we are deeply concerned that we are not seeing that same improvement in reading. Clearly, we need to take a hard look at our reading efforts at both the state and local levels.

[Daniels, who said he has spoken] multiple times ... We're trying to get to the same objectives, and I respect her point of view.

This survey helps keep it in front of the public. What we have to do is make sure they don't forget.

Even though many of these outside economic and social factors that affect student achievement are beyond the control of our schools, we are not powerless in overcoming these challenges, and these schools are living examples that with hard work and diligence, we can make progress.