We're looking at a fundamental change in just about everything we do in schools, from curriculum, to how we teach and how we assess and how we grade.

I've asked for an evaluation of all programs funded through the (federal Office of) Safe and Drug-Free Schools. I've also asked the staff to take a hard look at what are other options, especially those that have a strong scientific research base.

The problem starts with cosmetology schools. It's not a color thing. It's a training thing. There is absolutely no curriculum for it. There's nothing set up in textbooks to target super curly kinky hair.

For far too long UK schools have had a lop-sided curriculum in which the accent has been on academic intelligence rather than emotional intelligence.

You and your people imposed the curriculum. The parallel provincial system of schools was set up because of apartheid.

You need to take a look at each program, and see what's special about it. I believe DARE is effective in creating positive relationships of students with police officers who they see as someone you can go to for help.