To achieve this excellence, I will demand accountability through the administration and thorough analysis of the Massachusetts comprehensive assessment tests. I will continue to insist that classroom teachers, prospective teachers, school administrators, and state education officials maintain high expectations and high standards. I will insist that they work diligently and work together to restore excellence in our schools. Just as importantly, I will encourage all parents in Massachusetts to remain directly involved in their children's education. They must hold both their children and their children's teachers to unwavering high standards.
Parents expect good public schools.
We are rebuilding those schools. I will hold them accountable for progress. Maintaining fiscal discipline and restoring educational excellence are just two of the ways that I will fulfill my obligation to the people of this state. That same attitude of perseverance and determination will be evident in everything we do. Our welfare reform initiatives will continue to emphasize work, because jobs create opportunities and a better life.