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“I want you all to know that the [U.S. Education Arne Duncan] secretary told me privately that [LA Superintendent of Education Paul] Pastorek is probably one of the best superintendents in the nation,” U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu said. The Baton Sunday Advocate, March 7, 2010.

It makes one wonder what is Duncan’s basis for making that statement? Best paid? Best dressed?

It certainly has nothing to do with the quality of our education system which is consistently ranked last or next to last among the 50 states.

Frankly, I’d prefer one of the lesser superintendents whose public education system ranks at least in the top half of states.

Finally, if one wants a private comment to remain private, don’t tell Mary.

C.B.