Michael Bennet quotes

To get enough of the teachers we need, teaching has to be a great job where talented people are supported and rewarded. (Michael Bennet)
Social networking websites like Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr provide an unparalleled ability for people to stay connected in new and unique ways. View quote
Michael Bennet
Teacher compensation isn't the only factor in cultivating great teaching. Other important priorities include changing how we measure student performance, providing more flexibility to teacher-preparation programs, and improving how we train and support principals. View quote
Michael Bennet
I've focused on making sure we have talented teachers and principals in our schools through proposals like the GREAT Teachers and Principals Act and the Presidential Teachers Corps. View quote
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When I was superintendent of Denver Public Schools, I saw the potential of some of our best and brightest students cut short, punished for the actions of others - kids who had grown up and done well in our school system, and kids who know no other home but America. This is unacceptable. View quote
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Health care is much the same - the status quo is, by all measures, failing far too many people - and we must not shrink from the challenge. View quote
Michael Bennet
Ensuring all kids have access to an effective, talented teacher needs to be a national priority. View quote
Michael Bennet
Improving some of the rules under which the Senate functions can begin to replace some of the bad habits Washington has developed with better ones. View quote
Michael Bennet