But wow.

". Recently, 87 percent of Colorado teachers said that testing was crowding out subjects like music and art. But we need to look no further than MESA [Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts] to see that accountability does not need to come at the expense of a well-rounded education. It can help complete it - and it should. "...

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 Okay, I am not easily impressed.  Especially by politicians.  But this is a great speech...

http://www.barackobama.com/2006/06/28/call_to_renewal_keynote_address.php

peace,
J