Education is the great equalizer, the means to enable any child to realize the American dream. Children in America today, however, receive vastly unequal educational experiences and opportunities due to substantial differences in funding between schools. This barrier prevents too many children from realizing their potential, leading to ever more economic inequality in our society.

I sponsored The Citizens' Educational Equity Commission Act to identify solutions for eliminating the inequitable distribution of resources among our schools. This legislation will institute a Citizens' Educational Equity Commission to gather insights and public opinions about how the government can improve education. This group will be charged with holding hearings and community meetings across the country to explore this issue in depth, seeking input, and developing strategies to guarantee equity in our education system.

I'll be reintroducing this bill in the 111th Congress, but in the meantime I want to know what you think.

What do you think should be done to make America's educational system more equitable?

The person submitting the most innovative proposal will receive a pair of tickets to President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration.

Note: Tickets are not transferable. This program is open to constituents from the 15th Congressional District of California. The deadline for submissions is November 25th.