The topic of school reform and paying teachers as professional is not a new topic. The proposals put forth in the book written by Allen and Cosby are fairly detailed and generous to educational reform. Many of the proposals, such as the infusion of technology into the curriculum, higher pay for teachers, etc., sound like current practices within Edison Schools, Inc. However, current views would include that there never seems to be money set aside for education, and local and state legislatures have been cutting educational funding over the past few years. I have doubts that the amount of funding required for a project of this magnitude could actually be undertaken.

After additional research on this book, I would like to note that it was published in October 2000, over 1½ years ago. The website listed in the book for further updates, support of this project, etc., lists that nearly every one of its pages is under constructions. Readers are not able to read survey results or add their own opinions concerning this project. Is this a legitimate proposal or just a dream? With out follow through for this text, I am inclined to believe that this is not a legitimate proposal developed by Allen and Cosby.

Drs. Allen and Cosby have written a magnificent book detailing a workable answer to our school system plight. Now it is up to us to take the challenge. Do we understand how important is it to truly educate our youth? Are we ready to take the challenge or are we just going to say yes its nice, or too much work and just let things fall by the wayside. All parents should read this book and join together to demand a change to our schools so the children of today will be the well-educated leaders of the future.