I also meant that I think Congress will not act in this area. I think Congress feels that it is unnecessary and probably maybe even unwise politically. But I guess what I really meant is that cultural consensus is more powerful than law in terms of getting something done. I'm a political scientist by training and I believe that law typically formalizes and solemnizes a pre-existing social consensus rather than initiates or leads to one. In those areas where the law runs at cross purposes with a major segment of the population's views, you get enormous social friction.
Prohibition of alcohol is an example.
Let's talk about the eight steps. In theory, you can buy the book, read it, and totally transform your school district. It provides ideas for how to get organized and is based on the experience from five school districts. In each case it has taken the leadership of the school board and some super teachers and community leaders. That is a critically important issue because it's fairly easy to lay out what you think kids should know and be able to do.