Quotes Database

«I'm not going to let the press advance the time frame in which I address that subject, ... Our science standards are not going to be reviewed until next year at the earliest.»

«Florida stands ready to lend a helping hand to ensure students can carry on with their studies, ... We want these students to have the ability to stay in school and we want their families to have the peace of mind of knowing that their son or daughter will continue their education, regardless of the tragedy that surrounds them now.»

«Gulf Coast teachers who have lost or left their homes due to Katrina's devastation are being forced to make important decisions on how to continue with their lives, ... Here in Florida we have a critical need for qualified teachers and that need increases each day as our state population grows and schools struggle to meet class size requirements. We welcome these evacuated teachers and students alike with open arms and waiving the certification fee is one small effort to make this transition as smooth as possible.»

«If they have similar course requirements, they have a similar certification exam and they're certified, why make them go through the standards that may be one or two courses different just for Florida where it doesn't really make the difference between a quality teacher and a teacher that's less qualified,»

«We're going to take that into account, ... with open arms.»

«While I understand that in some circumstances the issue of `missing' tests is often questionable, there is no doubt in my mind that Rochelle is not in any way at fault for the missing thirdgrade reading tests, and there is nothing questionable about this situation,»

«It will satisfy curiosity, probably, more than anything else,»

«Remember, it's a 10th-grade test,»

«They need to know that there is a significant amount of money there before they can plan in earnest,»

«If you've done a good job teaching it, and the students have learned it, they'll answer whatever question is on the test,»