What can we do?

There was a time when America led the world and when educational opportunity was there for all its citizens. That was then. What a difference three decades have made. Reagan dealt the first blow; Bush I and Clinton did little to reverse the downward trend; Bush II put on the finishing touches. For starters, see:

Education Sector
International Math & Science
No Child Left Behind--After Six Yesrs
Surprising Statistics
Waning Standards Threaten US Competitiveness
Your State's Performance

While school is still out, Obama has not kept his Campaign Promise to upgrade education. He has so far opted to continue Bush II policies.