Bob Schaffer: “Coloradans understand America must count on rural areas, not dismiss them.”

The only individuals who can guarantee that these dollars are being spent efficiently are the ones who are closest to the children who are affected.

I have become deeply convinced of the value of parental involvement in education.

Granting more freedom from federal mandates of--federal mandates of NCLB--does not mean lowering the bar for any child.

Just giving parents the opportunity to choose empowers them in a way that is helpful.