This is great. We've always felt that it's a logical progression from our schools to DSA.

I can't wait to see what the other schools came up with.

Now, there's absolutely no denying the need for a greater investment in public schools.

I've asked for an evaluation of all programs funded through the (federal Office of) Safe and Drug-Free Schools. I've also asked the staff to take a hard look at what are other options, especially those that have a strong scientific research base.

I believe some of those schools could take some of the kids away from the outlying schools, ... Because of the growth, it's inevitable that the boundaries are going to have to be adjusted. That or build.

Charter schools, as a matter of law, have always been exempted from the accountability system, and the 65 percent requirement is part of the financial accountability system. We don't know that there is an administrative way around it, but certainly if there is a way that Gov. Perry administratively can achieve that, he certainly will do that.