In fact, this years proposed federal budget seeks further spending for education on top of the past steady increases throughout the Bush administration. see White House.gov and U.S. Department of Education

So here is our chance to tell Bush thanks for doing at least one thing right. Unfortunately, our education system is far from perfect and our kids no longer rank in the top tiers for math, science, reading and problem solving as compared to kids from other nations.

We can keep pushing for education reform, we can push our individual Senators and Representatives, we can sign petitions, support our local PTA’s and most of all continue the never ending quest of becoming an educated parent.