A postsecondary education is the ticket to economic success in America.

I think every student needs access to technology, and I think technology can be a hugely important vehicle to help level the playing field.

The cost of college should never discourage anyone from going after a valuable degree.

Whether it's in an inner-city school or a rural community, I want those students to have a chance to take A.P. biology and A.P. physics and marine biology.

Even in a time of fiscal austerity, education is more than just an expense.

There's so much that we're doing wrong today. And studies show we're one of three countries that doesn't invest more in disadvantaged communities.

Research shows that children do better in school and are less likely to drop out when fathers are involved. Engaged parents can strengthen communities, mentor and tutor students, and demonstrate through their actions how much they value their children's education.