Middle Ground Solutions to Education

Too often we tend to think the nation is stuck on polar opposites of every issue. In reality, most people are not. Those in power are generally more partisan that the average American. Cable news tends to drive the wedges even deeper.

We need to find more good news to celebrate. When politicians begin to feel like working together provides greater advantage than simply defending their particular party agenda, things may begin to get better.

How about an issue that brings together Newt Gingrich and Al Sharpton. How about finding out it's more than just a photo opportunity. How about hearing Newt say nice stuff about Obama? How about hearing Al say that there needs to be more accountability from teachers and standards are a good thing?

The interview of these two (along with the Sec. of Education) on Meet the Press was one of the most refreshing discussions I have seen in a long time.

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