President Obama wants to lower the dropout rate. He also wants to raise academic standards. But does one come at the expense of the other? President Obama and the U.S. Congress could raise the public high school graduation rate to 100 percent by fiat.
Public education is crying out for leaders. This may seem strange when there is no shortage of people in leadership positions. They have attained degrees, certification, experience, and titles that qualify them to direct and supervise other educators.
President Obama wants to lower the dropout rate. He also wants to raise academic standards.
- Byron Pulsifer
