Susan Aspey Quotes

We've said for the past six months that this was stupid, wrong, and ill-advised. There's nothing in today's action that changes our opinion. - Susan Aspey

We're not at the point where we're talking about taking funding away from schools or states. The goal all along has been to make sure local school districts do not have any policies in place that sanction religion -- or policies that prohibit voluntary religious expression by students. - Susan Aspey

We believe very strongly in these children and we're not granting waivers without the data to back it up. - Susan Aspey

Unfortunately, today's action doesn't bring the state any closer to closing its achievement gap, which is among the largest in the nation... From the day she walked in the door, Secretary Spellings has worked diligently to listen and respond to states' needs and concerns, and she has kept her word to help states implement No Child Left Behind in a workable, common-sense way. - Susan Aspey

This is unprecedented. In recent memory, we have never seen this number of displaced schoolchildren. - Susan Aspey

This is the first time for everyone. There are going to be some growing pains. - Susan Aspey

The guidance is simply that guidance. Schools can choose to use the model survey or not, it's their choice. - Susan Aspey

The funds have been provided for testing, but Connecticut apparently wants to keep those funds without using them as intended. - Susan Aspey

State and local officials determine staffing needs. We don't dictate hiring decisions. - Susan Aspey

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