But the best thing Washington can do for education is realize that our role is limited. Washington must keep its promises, but let those who know our childrens’ names- parents, teachers and school board members- make education decisions. Mark Kennedy Read Quote
We must continue to work hard on the federal level, to make sure that our local law enforcement and communities have the tools and resources they need to fight this war against methamphetamine, and keep our kids safe. Mark Kennedy Read Quote
We must conserve our environment and pass it on to our children in as good or better condition than it was passed to us. Mark Kennedy Read Quote
We must be willing to pay inspiring math and science teachers, who have high paying alternatives in industry, more to teach and reward students who take more challenging courses in high school. Mark Kennedy Read Quote
Too many vital education dollars that should be spent in the classroom are bouncing around in the federal bureaucracy. Mark Kennedy Read Quote
There are some scary statistics out there: one in five kids aged 10-17 have received a sexual solicitation or approach via the Internet. Mark Kennedy Read Quote
The Prescription Drug Benefit we passed in Congress is already working to make prescription drugs available and affordable for all seniors who depend on them, through the drug card that became available last year. Mark Kennedy Read Quote
The lack of substantial resources and staffing along the Northern U.S. border poses a real security threat. Mark Kennedy Read Quote
Remaining vigilant toward this ever-present threat means constantly learning how better to protect ourselves. But primarily it reminds us that we must fight and win the war on terror, so that we do not have to fight it here in America. Mark Kennedy Read Quote
Part of Washington keeping its promises is a focus on directing more dollars into our local classrooms. Mark Kennedy Read Quote