We hope not. Rather, the federal government should do what it can to facilitate programs and improve resources so states and local school boards can work to improve - as they always have wanted and tried. South Dakota has its share of challenges in its schools, but also reason for hope. Educators here have developed strong content standards, and the state has a stronger voice in Congress than in the past. Our state and most others would be better off if control of education stays close to home.
Local control is better.