I would have enjoyed getting a little flavor for your programs are thank you so much for your introduction and inviting you to be here with you today. I would like to express my appreciation for all that you do. Im going to share some thoughts about how i hope to support your important work that i felt the need to comment on something you may have seen on tv this past weekend. Weekend. A handful of protesters tried to block my entrance into Jefferson Middle School in dc. While i eventually need a van and i had a very constructive conversation with the chancellor wilson, many dc administrative leaders, some terrific teachers and principal, the protesters behavior i think its a reflection of the way some seek to treat the Education System today by keeping kids in and new thinking out. Without realizing it, we can fall victim to this trap of seeing our work in education in the approach. I noticed to be true throughout the committee where there are those that claim to be champions of educa