Education Reform Starts at Home

Dr. Jim Taylor suggests some interesting ideas on education reform.  (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-jim-taylor/real-public-education-ref_b_786627.html).   He agrees, as do I, that until greater parental involvement is achieved, we will not be able to solve the perceived education crisis.  His idea is to create the "American Good Parent Initiative", a five-pronged approach to increasing parenting skills, placing more importance on reading and improved daycare.  He suggests that this initiative be funded by the federal government, foundations, hedge fund managers and others with deep pockets.  I totally agree that if parents do not make education a priority, then neither will their children.  I especially like the idea of parenting classes and think that anyone who has a child should be required to participate in ongoing training on raising children.  Don't you think that it would be good for society in general, and not just education?