Parents like options when it comes to their children's education. And they respond to quality.

In essence, the education department argues that the quality of the education children receive is irrelevant, as long as someone stands in front of the class.

Investing in high-quality early childhood education has extraordinary returns, not only for Virginia's children, but also for our workforce and economy. The best investments are made in community-grown programs that truly meet local needs.

When you wait to the last minute, you rush to get things done, and the closer you get to the deadline, the less options you have.

My parents placed a high priority on education of their children, as their whole
generation has, ... They saw the value of the opportunity that it presented to
my generation.

It's not the education; it's the social issues in the schools. The children are troubled there. The parents are troubled. There's no cure in sight.