I will not be deterred from my mission of helping kids in this country.

We'll be examining and auditing and reviewing all of the programs of the department and really figuring out what is the core mission and how can the federal department of education really support and enhance the role of the departments in the states.

I expect there will be more private schools.

Where conflicts are identified, they will be resolved.

If politicians in a state block education choice, it means those politicians do not support equal opportunity for all kids.

The natural instinct is to join in the chorus of conflict, to make your voice louder, your point bigger, and your position stronger. But we will not solve the significant and real problems our country faces if we cannot bring ourselves to embrace a mindset of grace.