He will soon be stepping down. With new leadership comes new thinking and, hopefully, new priorities. In a state where nearly half the school districts are financially strapped, that kind of political neglect is no longer acceptable. If Rendell, Casey and Fisher are entering the governor's race, we should make the price of admission a credible plan to reform education statewide. But for too long we've relied on politicians to provide leadership on this issue - when, in truth, the power to improve schools can be found closer to home.
Parental involvement remains one of the key ingredients in a child's academic success.
Yet, only 70 percent of public schools here have Home and School associations. At McDaniel's Elementary, only three parents volunteer at the school. Today's Rethinking report includes a host of ideas on how parents can get involved. Education is the most vital investment a community can make. We're all going to rely on the today's children to keep our city working.