I know this will be controversial because it is bold. It says to the world that no group, no special interest will stand in the way of the improvement of education in Georgia. Don't back away from this responsibility. Take it up and allow us to encourage great teaching and reward it financially. And those with the responsibility to teach our children must be held accountable if they fail.
Accountability is a joint responsibility.
It is the responsibility of educators, parents, students - and, yes, legislators and governors. Accountability has moved North Carolina ahead. And accountability is the only way to ensure that we improve. The bill I will send you requires us to set high standards and then measure our progress toward those goals. Yes, this means tests.