Betsy DeVos

We'll be examining and auditing and reviewing all of the programs of the department and really figuring out what is the core mission and how can the federal department of education really support and enhance the role of the departments in the states. ”

You have to have teachers who are empowered to facilitate great teaching. ”

When we had segregated schools and when we had a time when, you know, girls weren't allowed to have the same kind of sports teams - I mean, there have been important inflection points for the federal government to get involved in some of the areas around protecting students and ensuring safe environments for them - there is a role to play. ”

I will not be conflicted. Period. I commit that to you all. ”

I expect there will be more virtual schools. ”

Teachers deserve more respect than many give them, and more opportunities than the system affords them today. ”

It is not fair to think that when students transit through a K-12 system that is not preparing them for beyond, that somehow we are going to wave a magic wand and things are going to be perfect for them at the higher-ed level. ”

If you can't get cell phone service in your living room, then your particular provider is failing you. You should have the option to find a network that does work. ”

There isn't really any Common Core any more. Each state is able to set the standards for their state. They may elect to adopt very high standards for their students to aspire to and to work toward. And that will be up to each state. ”

Too many children today are trapped in schools that don't work for them. ”