In the World Is Flat Friedman argues that if we don't figure out how to educate everybody well, our economy and our standing in the world will not be what they once were. While I know this idea gives people hives, given the problems kids have who walk through the school house door, how do we do this? If schools don't, who will? What resources would we need to make it happen? Isn't this what public education is all about - giving kids a chance to be somebody? Let me know what you think.
Go to this site to see the video or to hear the audio. Scroll down the page and look for Thomas Friedman.
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