 Rosa Smith,
superintendent of Columbus Public Schools, has made clear her highest
priority: "Every single day, we will focus on our students and on
what they need to know to be competitive in the 21st century." In
addition to holding the public school system to high standards and
expecting results, Columbus citizens should view the education of our
children in an expanded way that goes beyond the schoolhouse. It is the
obligation of the entire community, not just the school system, to
provide this education, in both formal and informal ways. Columbus Mayor
Michael Coleman summarizes the task: "My vision of a great city is
one where education doesn't end when the school bell rings, where every
child is encouraged to learn and grow with the full support of the
community, where after-school programs and other programs keep children
safe and learning, and where businesses know they can count on a
dynamic, educated group of employees."
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