Anyone viewing President Obama's education plans from a UK perspective will be reminded of Labour's ambitions in 1997.
The incoming US president wants to offer more support for early years children, promote innovation in schools and shut down those that are failing.
There will be a drive to widen access to higher education - with more student funding and awareness-raising.
Obama's education secretary is Chicago school chief, Arne Duncan.
Under the banner of "Zero to five", the new administration is promising extra support for early years - arguing that for every dollar invested, there will be a return to society worth $7 to $10.
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