[So far, the Republicans see no real downside to picking on the third branch of government.] Some of these rulings have inflamed mainstream America, ... So when the G.O.P. elevates this issue, it is seen as a winner.

In 2006, the number of children in targeted school choice programs nationwide will reach six digits for the first time, representing a 40 percent increase in the number of children in targeted school choice programs and an even bigger increase in the amount of public funding.

The next step is to recognize that public schools all across urban America are in serious crisis, and we need to enlist every educator who can help the children, in both public and private schools.

Napolitano decided that her special-interest allies are more important than Arizona schoolchildren.

The new amounts are more realistic and should encourage new schools to open and expand choices for Cleveland schoolchildren.

The only possible sanction would be a cutoff of Title 1 funds, and that would be a very significant sanction.