Sharpton and Gingrich Partners?

Like many of you, I had almost given up on our country's ability to regain the world-class stature we once had in K-12 education. You all the know statistics -- or you should. How we compare with China and Singapore, for example, on math and science scores. It's no exaggeration that education in the country is in crisis, a crisis that affects our collective future perhaps more than any other.

Meet the Press this morning featured a discussion -- more than a discussion, a partnership actually -- between prominent conservative, Newt Gingrich, outspoken liberal, Al Sharpton; and Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education. I like what heard. I think you will, too.

After watching the segment, I am more encouraged than I have ever been that something CAN be done to transform American K-12 education.

The fact that two political extremes, on the left and right, can come together on this vital issue gives me great hope for America (at a time when I frankly don't find much to be optimistic about)

Just the fact that Gingrich and Sharpton can share the same mission, the same goals, on something so important gives me great hope. And for this to happen in partnership with an administration that demonstrates financial commitment and a willingness to stand up to the teachers unions (unusual for Democrats), makes me believe that we're finally taking steps in the right direction in a sustainable way

We've hardly started, but for the first time ever I think we can get there. (Until now, I never thought we could).

Please click on the link and watch it.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032608/#33948109