“My time at the Denver Public Schools taught me there is no harder, or more important, job than being a teacher.”

“I believe there's not a harder job in the world than being a teacher, and there isn't a job with a more direct impact on the performance of our students.”

“Teacher compensation isn't the only factor in cultivating great teaching. Other important priorities include changing how we measure student performance, providing more flexibility to teacher-preparation programs, and improving how we train and support principals.”

“My time at the Denver Public Schools taught me there is no harder, or more important, job than being a teacher.”

“Ensuring all kids have access to an effective, talented teacher needs to be a national priority.”