13 Quotes by Suellen Reed

What this is all about is freedom and flexibility for the local school community.

Know that you are making a difference, ... They are going to be future school board members, doctors, lawyers, pilots.

We are just elated. We've worked so hard for so long.

This survey helps keep it in front of the public. What we have to do is make sure they don't forget.

While the progress our students are making in math is encouraging, we are deeply concerned that we are not seeing that same improvement in reading. Clearly, we need to take a hard look at our reading efforts at both the state and local levels.

To me, it's just a part of what you do as a citizen of this country, to show your belief in the principles of democracy, ... The Pledge of Allegiance is just a part of that. I think we should spend our time concentrating on those things that help build us up.

Even though many of these outside economic and social factors that affect student achievement are beyond the control of our schools, we are not powerless in overcoming these challenges, and these schools are living examples that with hard work and diligence, we can make progress,

These schools are models of a high level of performance and achievement, and we are proud of what they have accomplished.

It seems some people have made campaign promises, but this is too important to get all wrapped up in politics. This is an ethical question. Just because you can move it, should you?