10 ways to bring the public back into public education

By Dr. Andre M. Perry, Contributing Columnist July 23, 2007

This week, the Recovery School District Superintendent Paul Vallas issued a request for proposals for community and faith-based organizations to help "prevent truancy, reduce suspensions and improve the climate in RSD schools." The idea is simple; school success is dependent upon a degree of community investment - community meaning parochial school consumers and those without children.