Even In A Time Of Fiscal Austerity,

Research Shows That Children Do Better In School And Are Less Likely To Drop Out When Fathers Are Involved. Engaged Parents Can Strengthen Communities, Mentor And Tutor Students, And Demonstrate Through Their Actions How Much They Value Their Children's Education.

About Two-thirds Of Bachelor's Degree Holders Borrow To Go To School, And On Average They're Graduating With More Than $26,000 In Debt.

We All Have A Role To Play - The President, Congress, Parents, Students And Schools - In Making College Affordable And Keeping The Middle Class Dream Alive.

Education Is The Civil Rights Issue Of Our Generation.

The Factory Model Of Education Is The Wrong Model For The 21st Century. Today, Our Schools Must Prepare All Students For College And Careers-and Do Far More To Personalize Instruction And Employ The Smart Use Of Technology.