Michael Rice and Joel Cohen : Education essential to America 's success , yet nation lags . They say education also key to national security ; human capital important in world competitivess . ( CNN ) -- They say history of the world , U.S. civics , foreign languages crucial for leadership . Writers : U.S. must set core standards , promote school choice , teach English , computer literacy .
Michael Rice and Joel Cohen : Education essential to America 's success , yet nation lags . They say education also key to national security ; human capital important in world competitivess . They say history of the world , U.S. civics , foreign languages crucial for leadership . Writers : U.S. must set core standards , promote school choice , teach English , computer literacy .