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Sen. Paul McKinley Quotes

«We want to focus like a laser on student achievement, not on teacher credentials.»
«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.»
«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.»
«We have to pay the best and brightest teachers the best.»
«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.»
«It's important that we prepare students for the global marketplace.»
«I think the mood is changing. We believe strongly in local control, but with that comes some responsibility.»