On another discussion thread, the conversation drifted to issues around schools: from fads that assist ambitious ladder climbers through communication between teachers and students to the barriers to schools developing truly educated students.  Here is an invitation to offer what you think is good about our schools, what isn't, and what idealistically or realistically can be done to improve schools.

Is this the worst time for an African-American to be president. Can Obama see it through? Expectations are so high especially for the black community. Can he fulfill the dreams of all Americans? If he fails for what ever reason, will it put having other cultures as President of the United States back 100 years.

I hope not. I hope his vision is clear and that the people around him help him achieve his vision.