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 .
Condoleezza Rice and Joel Klein : Education essential to America 's strength , yet nation lags . They say education also key to national security ; human capital important in world competitivess . They say knowledge of the world , U.S. civics , foreign languages crucial for leadership . Writers : U.S. must expand core standards , offer school choice , teach languages , computer skills .