the piano, guitar and another instrument, besides singing and learning about music history.  And most important of all..... every afternoon they have PE from 2:45 - 3:30 - also taught by a PE specialist. We would create well rounded, happy children that can read, write and do mathematics. Wow! I am very pleased and amazed at all the answers listed. It is very interesting to see where we all come from on "where to start". In addition, it is even more interesting on how all of the answers differed in so many ways. This tells me that our educational system needs reform more than ever. Here are some things I agree with: 1. Lower teacher-student ratios. 1 teacher to 15 children is plenty. 1 teacher with an aide would be even better. 2. Intelligences. Here is where a lot of NCLB needs reform. While we are trying to raise the children with average intelligences and below above the bar, what are we doing to promote the gifted? Inclusion is also causing some areas of debate. 3. Curriculum: Is the national curriculum truly the best? I have seen many famous publishers with critical grammar and informative errors. This was of course after the publication hit the schools. 4. Testing: Is the pressure of testing and scores taking from the joy and productivity of learning? I would have to say "yes". While tests are a good measure of what is really going on with a child, I do believe it is over