26 Quotes by John Kline

Those kids may have learned a lot of science (at school). But if it wasn't the science that was on the test, the chances are they aren't going to do as well. They may not have many opportunities to learn science outside of the school day.

Urban districts typically have scores that are lower than the state average. It's up to us to see what we can do to raise those numbers over the next couple of years.

We simply can't keep providing money from the federal government in the form of subsidized or actual loans and Pell Grants when we don't have the money.

We look forward to working with the city. The city will benefit from jobs, about 800 permanent as well as millions of dollars in sales tax revenue annually.

Enacted under President George W. Bush's administration with the promise to focus on individual student achievement and overall school performance, No Child Left Behind was heralded as groundbreaking. And in some ways, it was.

The Workforce Investment Improvement Act of 2012 would consolidate and eliminate dozens of ineffective or duplicative programs, enhance the role of job creators in workforce development decisions, and improve accountability over the use of taxpayer dollars.

The best teachers are those who keep students motivated, challenged and flourishing.

Not all of America uses Ronald Reagan airport, but all of America uses our currency, ... We have used currency to commemorate great leaders in our past. It seemed to me this was a good way to do it.

They want to stay in town. It speaks a great deal about the schools in Waukee that they want to stay there. It's a neat deal, too. Then their old houses become available for other young couples.