No more waiting for (Wisconsin) school reform

Wisconsin State Journal

Wisconsin Gov.-elect Scott Walker hasn't seen the film "Waiting for Superman" yet, about America's struggling public school system. The demands of campaigning and now preparing to take office don't allow much time for movies.

But Walker did have "a good chat" with U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan last week. "In many ways," Walker told the State Journal, "our ideas on reform follow a similar path."

That's encouraging because Walker has a huge opportunity to reshape our state's schools. The incoming GOP governor needs to think big and act boldly, just as the Democratic president's impressive education secretary has.

Duncan last month called the release of "Waiting for Superman," by director Davis Guggenheim, "a Rosa Parks moment." Duncan hopes the vital film -- now playing at Sundance Cinemas in Madison -- will spark discussion and action aimed at the incredibly serious challenges facing public education.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at November 15, 2010 3:42 AM
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