The lack of substantial resources and staffing along the Northern U.S. border poses a real security threat.

We must be willing to pay inspiring math and science teachers, who have high paying alternatives in industry, more to teach and reward students who take more challenging courses in high school.

Too many vital education dollars that should be spent in the classroom are bouncing around in the federal bureaucracy.

All of the biggest technological inventions created by man - the airplane, the automobile, the computer - says little about his intelligence, but speaks volumes about his laziness.

The United States armed forces and coalition troops deserve recognition and support for their work to remove Saddam Hussein from power, and ensure the safety and security of the American people, civilians abroad, and the people of Iraq.

But the best thing Washington can do for education is realize that our role is limited. Washington must keep its promises, but let those who know our childrens' names- parents, teachers and school board members- make education decisions.

There are some scary statistics out there: one in five kids aged 10-17 have received a sexual solicitation or approach via the Internet.