"It's a bill that actually finally for the first time will reward teachers who actually demonstrate they are achieving student achievement in the classroom."
??? Sen. John Thrasher, merit pay bill sponsor
"Thrasher Sponsors Teacher Merit Pay Bill," St. Augustine Record
60%
Goal percentage of adults (ages 25-35) who have at least an associate degree by 2020, as decided by a consortium of states.
"17 States to Fight Dismal College Completion Rates," Boston Globe