A’ for initial assessment:

The following editorial is from the Daily Herald. It would be great if Gov. Blago would appoint the same time of person for the State Board of Education that oversees the K-12 system as well. Bravo to Ms. Hightman who stated “We need to be looking at affordability and accountability, and making sure whatever dollars we’re given are spent well.”

A’ for initial assessment:

At first glance, Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s appointment of Carrie Hightman to head the state’s Board of Higher Education is surprising. After all, Hightman has spent her career as an attorney and telecommunications executive, not an education professional. But the Buffalo Grove resident sure hit the right notes in telling one reporter after her appointment, “We need to be looking at affordability and accountability, and making sure whatever dollars we’re given are spent well.” That assessment — in light of declining state aid and soaring tuition — is right on the money.

Quote of the Day

“We need to be looking at affordability and accountability, and making sure whatever dollars we’re given are spent well.” Carrie Hightman.