Mr. Lopez’s plea for an education that educates is reprinted here from netrightdaily.com On Dec 30, 2013 By Mario H. Lopez Ask any parent what are the key factors that will help their children achieve the American Dream, and the top answer will almost certainly be a quality education. Sadly, for generations it seems that there has been a steady increase in bad headlines and alarming stories about the state of education for American children, especially in urban and underserved areas—precisely where it is most critical. Yet there are inspiring success stories. In Hartford, one school in particular, Capital Prep, has managed to compile a record that is nothing short of outstanding.
go home from us in peace. We seek not your counsel or your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you;
may your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen!"
--Samuel Adams