Teachers support evaluations based on multiple measures: student growth, classroom observation and feedback from peers and parents.

I think the best thing that happened to the education system in New Orleans was Hurricane Katrina.

Even in a time of fiscal austerity, education is more than just an expense.

Borrowing to pay for college used to be the exception; now it's the rule.

Wherever you find something extraordinary, you’ll find the fingerprints of a great teacher.

In America, your zip code or your socioeconomic status should never determine the quality of your education.

We've seen more reform in the last year than we've seen in decades, and we haven't spent a dime yet. It's staggering how the Recovery Act is driving change.

To be clear, we the Department of Education want curriculum to be driven by the local level. We are by law prohibited from directing curriculum. We don't have a curriculum department.

The arts significantly boost student achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase the odds students will go on to graduate from college.

Education is the civil rights issue of our generation.

Most teachers still say they love teaching though they wouldn't mind a little more respect for their challenging work and a little less blame for America's educational shortcomings.

The horses have stoppedtheir clippity-clop, but feet are too slowfor where I must go.So here I shall stayuntil light of daywhen clippity-clopgets my team underway.

I came together with younger musicians and tried to pass on my own experiences. In the process, I always tried to maintain my curiosity and spontaneity.

If I'd married someone in show business, there'd be too much competition.

If I knew where I was going, I wouldn't do it. When I can predict or plan it, I don't do it.

The gardener's rule applies to youth and age: When young 'sow wild oats'; but when old, grow sage.

Trying to solve the problem by creating more debt is analogous to trying to stop being an alcoholic by going on a bender down at the corner bar.

T-Bone Walker was a big influence on just about every guitar player around.

I see myself fighting for about six more fights and I'll be done and happy with my career.

Victory comes only after many struggles and countless defeats.

Man is a paradoxical being - the constant glory and scandal of this world.