But if you don't want to help, please get out of the way and let the PTA and the rest of us work together to improve things. I can tell you that as a result of the PTA's contributions and the hard work of so many caring Americans, education in our country is improving. We still have a long way to go, but we are beginning to turn the corner. Let me give you some of reasons why. Reading and math scores are up nationwide.
Academic standards are on the rise in every state.
We're making great progress toward our goal of putting computers into every classroom. President Clinton and Vice President Gore are leading the fight to keep guns out of children's hands and make our schools safer. More Americans are going to college than ever before. New federal initiatives are underway to help states and schools districts reduce class size, hire good new teachers, and expand after-school programs to give children enriched learning opportunities. There's also progress on another level-a growing interest in parental involvement.