In 1987, [Freedman] told us he wanted $30 million for a new, state-of-the-art laser-technology center and that it would create 12,000 jobs for the state. I don't think probably any were created.

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We have to pay the best and brightest teachers the best.

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I think the mood is changing. We believe strongly in local control, but with that comes some responsibility.

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It's important that we prepare students for the global marketplace.

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We have to meet international standards. Our students are not prepared and we must do better. The question is: How do we get more rigor and relevance? We have to expect a child to be taught to compete.

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The cross country thing, I think, is a real potential problem. I know a lot of high school athletes that go out for (track) just for conditioning for football the following season.

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