children. Politicians must prioritize education ahead of many other pressing needs. The community needs to embrace the costs (taxes) associated with delivering excellence in education. Administrators must be maniacal about weeding out all unnecessary spending.

If we work independently, no matter how diligently, it will only lead to the continuing decay of our public school system. If we all work together toward a common goal and with a unified plan, we can start on the long, arduous path to greatness and an education system that will build a brighter future for everyone.