NCLB Reauthorization / Election

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (1965), as amended by No Child Left Behind Act (2001), will not be reauthorized until after the November election. As a leader in public education, what insight would you give the new president/legislators/policy makers in this task?

Motivation and its relationship to school reform

What are your thoughts regarding motivation/efficacy in public education? (Students? Community? Teachers? Administrators?)