Ohio Senator: Paying For Teachers, First Responders Requires Sacrifice From Rich

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) told reporters Wednesday that the Teachers and First Responders Back To Work Act would be paid for by a surtax on individuals making over $1 million, which would not be “much sacrifice from them,” but would mean a lot for the public interest. (0:20)

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Senate Dem: Jobs Bill Can't Wait

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) made his case for a bill to create and retain jobs in education and emergency services during a conference call with reporters Wednesday, warning that students and public safety would be at risk without the bill. (0:17)

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I'm Doing Everything I Can To Fight Education Inequality, Says John Legend

Recording artist John Legend says at a town hall meeting at Howard University he supports the Obama Administration’s teach campaign, and invites graduates to look into becoming teachers. (0:33)

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Great Teachers Have Changed All Our Lives, Says Duncan

Education Secretary Arne Duncan acknowledges, in a town hall meeting at Howard University, that none of us would be where we are today, if it were not for a great teacher in our lives. (0:27)

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Bloomberg Blasts NY State Law On Teacher Evaluations

Says New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, "The [New York] State Legislature passed a law last year that tells principals that they can evaluate teachers on any criteria they want, just not on student achievement data. That's like saying to hospitals 'You can evaluate heart surgeons on any criteria you want, just not patient survival rates.' You really can't make this up!" (0:39)
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