School Beat: Post-Election OpportunitiesLisa Schiffbyline‚ Nov. 20‚ 2008The presidential election dust has finally begun to settle enough so that we can catch some glimpses of the changes that may be coming our way. While Barack Obama will in no way radically transform our country, his election is undeniably a magnificent giant step forward for all of us, on many levels. Without even taking into account the almost breathtaking significance of having a black man as President (something that many across the country thought we would never see in our lifetimes), there are early indicators of the positive differences the Obama administration will usher in post-inauguration, from closing Guantanamo Bay prison to finally paying some positive attention to public education. |