Now that our space walking optometrists have done their job, we can look at our universe more clearly. New discoveries from the frontiers of knowledge do a lot to inspire learning in our society. These discoveries probably do more for learning than bigger teacher salaries or more school administrators. The schools, no matter how good they are, can not promote learning all by themselves. Society, as a whole, needs to value learning.
Society needs to take an interest in the universe.
The media plays a role in our education system also. News stories from the frontiers of knowledge are thought provoking. I am looking forward to more news from Hubble. Most people are unaware, and the main stream media doesn't think it is as important as Ken Griffy moving out of Seattle, but there is sure a lot of good news coming out of space recently. Something beyond which style of floor tile to place around the toilet in the bathroom.