Monthly QuotED: 8 Notable Quotes That Made Education Headlines in February, From School Security to the 2020 Election — and Ed Goes M.I.A. at SOTU

QuotED is a compilation of the most notable quotes related to the education headlines in the United States. These quotes are extracted from our weekly EduClips, which highlights the morning headlines from the 15 largest school districts in the country. You can find previous editions of EduClips here.

"To support working parents and provide better options for America’s children, the time has come to implement school choice." – President Donald Trump emphasized the importance of K-12 education in his State of the Union address. (Read the full statement at EdSource)

"I often feel an immense amount of pressure and anxiety during exams. It feels like there are a thousand pairs of eyes watching me. Sometimes, I feel invisible, but at the same time, I sense that everyone is scrutinizing me, waiting for me to fail." – Will Barrett, a student in 11th grade from Fairport, a suburb of Rochester, New York, shared his experiences of experiencing racism in school. (Read the full story at USA Today)

"I believe Mr. Runcie is attempting to control the narrative by excluding the media and other school board members." – Lori Alhadeff, a member of the Broward County school board, expressed her concerns about Superintendent Robert Runcie’s decision to cancel a public safety meeting. (Read the full story at the South Florida Sun Sentinel)

"The statistics are alarming and horrifying. We already know that child injuries are a leading cause of death, but the extent of intentional violent acts against children is shocking." – Katelyn Jetelina, an assistant professor of epidemiology at UTHealth School of Public Health, and author of a research paper revealing that over 25% of 10th graders in Houston have been victims of violence. (Read the full story at The Houston Chronicle)

"This is an appalling and disgraceful tactic. They are deliberately damaging the reputations and livelihoods of individuals who are simply trying to fulfill their professional responsibilities." – Greg Richmond, the executive director of the National Association of Charter School Authorizers, commented on an investigation that uncovered allegations of corruption and unethical behavior in several states targeting online-only charter schools with poor academic performance. (Read the full report at The74Million.org)

"We cannot expect overnight solutions in large institutions like these. Just as the Catholic Church and the military took time to address their issues, Chicago Public Schools will also require substantial time to rectify the problems associated with sexual misconduct." – Sean Black, the assistant director of the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault, reflected on the ongoing sexual misconduct crisis in Chicago Public Schools. (Read the full story at The74Million.org)

"I have witnessed instances where people were thrown against doors, as if it were a scene from a movie." – James Johnson, a former student and counselor at Glen Mills Schools, a residential school for delinquent boys near Philadelphia, disclosed the recurring incidents of staff violence against students. (Read the full story at the Philadelphia Inquirer)

"Let’s just say that my phone has been ringing constantly." – Randi Weingarten, the President of the American Federation of Teachers, revealed the high level of interest from potential 2020 Democratic presidential candidates in securing the union’s support. (Read the full story at U.S. News and World Report)

For a comprehensive overview of the top education headlines from the 15 largest school districts in America, visit EduClips.

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