They want statewide requirements so that all students can enter a four-year institution. Not all students are going to go to a four-year school.

I think it helps focus students on being accountable for what they have to learn. It also focuses accountability back on teachers so that they are doing a good job teaching students what they need to know.

We need to pay more attention to the courses students are taking and make sure they are taking the courses that will get them prepared for AP classes.

We track every one of these students from where they started to see if they improved. Last year, FAU moved (up) almost every kid they tutored.

We've been very blessed by her presence. She teaches the students about differences. ... She has been very faithful.

I was hesitant, because I didn't know why a professor would be interested in one of his students.