We must broaden the definition of who our neighbors are, and extend the boundaries of our interest and empathy.

Education must be the only sector that hasn't already been completely revolutionized by technology.

We've done a lot of research on the characteristics of our teachers who are the most successful. The most predictive trait is still past demonstrated achievement, and all selection research basically points to that.

I've heard a number of our alumni - people who are running schools and school systems - think a lot about different models for the teaching profession.

Our laws guarantee all students the right to a K-12 education, regardless of their immigration status.

The U.S. has a long history of walking up to the precipice of rigor and then walking away. As voters, let's support leaders who were courageous enough to make the hard decisions necessary to move our system forward. And as parents, let's put our faith in our educators, our children and tests that hold them to their highest potential.