A Rosa Parks Moment for Education?

Have you heard about the Rosa Parks moment for education? An Ohio mom who lied about her address on official school records was convicted of a felony and sentenced to jail time. Why? Because a distance of 2 simple miles equaled better education for her two daughters and Kelley Williams-Bolar thought it was worth the risk.

This issue is sending waves across the nation as concerned parents, invested students, and school representatives of all backgrounds consider what drove Ms. Williams-Bolar to such a grave risk. Studying to teach herself, a felony on record now voids her chances at teaching in the future.

Quality education plays a large role in future opportunities and success. By standing up to the system in this manner, Ms. Williams-Bolar is spotlighting some significant shortcomings in our education system.Why is it that education isn't measuring up in certain districts? How can parents and students access better opportunities? Is school choice, the option to send a child to a school other than the one they are zoned for, still a viable solution? Share your thoughts with us now.