The real fix is connecting with kids.

We want to create channels of communication so that the kids feel comfortable talking about personal issues. That way we have a better shot to get them the help they need.

Many of our Latino kids, that we have in our system, are brilliant kids.... but, we as a system have placed a value judgement that unless they can do it in our language, we don't give them credit for it.

They wanted just the kids to get wet, but I ... just jumped out there with them.

It is unbelievable in the 21st century that we have to have this type of situation to get kids to school.

The first half our kids played like champions,