• Think back to the days of school lunches, study guides and late night homework.
• Sure the days seemed long and we may have been more excited about the big game that night than algebra, but what we all learned in the classroom gave us the foundation we needed for future education and jobs.
• I've always believed that decisions are best made at the local level - and this includes decisions relating to our education system. Recently, the House voted to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, commonly referred to as No Child Left Behind. The Student Success Act, which I supported, will restore local control, support effective teachers, reduce the federal footprint and empower parents.
• We all know that no one has a greater stake in student success than moms and dads who care deeply about their children's future. This bill will give parents a stronger voice and allow them to become more hands-on in their child's education.
•  Included in the Student Success Act were bipartisan provisions I introduced alongside Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA) that improve the Impact Aid program by increasing efficiency, eliminating subjectivity, and providing greater flexibility to school dis

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