I challenge the leaders of public education to stop issuing mandates from the state office and to focus on empowering schools and delivering resources to the school level.

I think the key is the relationship between the superintendent and the school board.

Education technology is very important because we have a massive challenge in public schools.

Legislatures not driven to desperation by the problems of public education may be able to see the threat in vouchers negotiable in sectarian schools.

The public education landscape is enriched by having many options - neighborhood public schools, magnet schools, community schools, schools that focus on career and technical education, and even charter schools.

If you want a good education, go to private schools. If you can't afford it, tough luck. You can go to the public school.