Very few charter schools are being created in some of the best school districts in the state. If you're an educational innovator, that isn't where the greatest need is.

I care about the children of Detroit.

I have an old saying that the harder I work, the luckier I get.

I wish we could have acted quicker on Detroit or other failing schools.

The asbestos problem impacts everyone.

All 50 states had the same national economy. And on virtually any measurement you wish to look at, Michigan has moved up and improved against the others.

I expect my next job to be outside government.