The issue of education is not simply a U.S. debate--it is a global debate, a top priority around the world. The strongest nations will be those that invest in education. At times like these, educators at all levels bear a particular responsibility to help others respond to the mosaic of changes and challenges affecting our society. The dean of the Graduate School of Education and Human Development, George Washington University, will share five recommendations that she believes will improve the quality of education our children receive and deserve.