One could also argue that a strong administration makes a huge difference in the quality of education in a school district or building. Actually, all of these elements are vital parts of the rim. And fortunately, one or two outstanding elements can often compensate for one or two that are weak or missing. A career in education has convinced me that the spokes will remain in a constant state of flux. Careers and even companies can be based on a single spoke, but no spoke is going to cause a major overhaul of the hub or the rim.
Most spokes are likely to be helpful to some students and, it is hoped, do no harm to the rest.
A career in education has also convinced me that real opportunities to change the rim, to change a basic building block of the educational process, are very infrequent. I believe that the Internet offers a vehicle for such an opportunity. The Learning Odyssey . This new initiative has the potential to substantially strengthen the rim by combining effective, individualized education with Internet delivery. The Learning Odyssey can extend the menu of educational choice for students throughout the world.