A quality public school system is the foundation of opportunity in America. I understand the importance of testing and accountability, but those should not be the only criteria by which we measure our schools. We must move away from the focus No Child Left Behind currently places on high-stakes testing and the law’s emphasis on punishment that shifts money and authority away from local and state governments to for-profit schools. Instead, we must focus on testing and accountability that rewards student success, promotes creative thinking and provides educators, schools, families and communities with the resources and flexibility they need to help children thrive. I will fight to improve the quality of our public education and ensure our schools are fully funded. I will also work to give more Americans the opportunity to attend college by increasing both scholarships and tax credits.