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Historically The Department Of Education Hasn't Been Doing Enough To Drive The Sustainability Movement, And Today, I Promise That We Will Be A Committed Partner In The National Effort To Build A More Environmentally Literate And Responsible Society.

I Think Every Student Needs Access To Technology, And I Think Technology Can Be A Hugely Important Vehicle To Help Level The Playing Field.

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.

We All Have A Role To Play - The President, Congress, Parents, Students And Schools - In Making College Affordable And Keeping The Middle Class Dream Alive.

When I Ask Teachers Why They Teach, They Almost Always Say That It Is Because They Want To Make A Difference In The Lives Of Children.