10 ways to bring the public back into public education\r\n\r\nBy Dr. Andre M. Perry, Contributing Columnist\r\nJuly 23, 2007 \r\n\r\nThis 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.\r\n\r\n