Acknowledgments.

Part One: The Education Plan.

1. Invest in Early Childhood Education.

2. Reform No Child Left Behind.

3. Expand Choice and Innovation.

4. Make Math and Science National Priorities.

5. Address the Dropout Crisis.

6. Expand Opportunities to Learn.

7. Recruit, Prepare, Retain, and Reward America's Teachers.

8. Improve College Access and Affordability.

Part Two: Advice.

9. Advice for the President.

10. National Academy of Education Recommendations.

Appendix: The Obama-Biden Education Plan.

Education Week Commentary Contributors.

Index.