We're trying to implement preventative strategies. All of these programs cost money.
On the one hand, it's certainly better than having a reduction in funds, and it's much better than what we've been receiving over the last decade, but is it a cure-all, probably not.
I've seen young men leave teaching because they want their wife to stay home with the children and take care of the family. They say I love teaching but I can't afford to stay in it.
No one believes that we would get that top figure. There is speculation that it would be between the 19 and 21 million additional dollars. If you factor in declining enrollment, we'll probably receive a little bit more than we did last year.
Any action that the state can take to encourage the study of math and science is a positive step.
There is a great deal of competition for the brightest and the best, and what we have to realize in education is that we are competition in other areas of business where people can get jobs.
Personal attention is most important. When you introduce a new concept ... there are students who don't understand the concept and need extra work.
He's a great combination of alpha male and puppy. And being on a phone call with Stan is exactly like that. When he has an idea, he won't let go of it. He's tenacious.
