1. Rethink the role of electronic communications in education.

2. Learn computers and the Internet.

3. A dramatic improvement in parent education, especially for new parents.

4. A major overhaul of early childhood health services to avoid learning difficulties.

5. Quality early childhood development programs for all.

6. Catch-up programs at every school.

7. Define individual learning styles-and cater to each one.

8. Learning how to learn and how to think should be on everyone's agenda.

9. Redefine what should be taught at school.

10. A four-part curriculum, with self-esteem and life-skills training as key components.

11. A three-fold purpose for most study.

12. Redefine the best teaching venues-not just at school.

13. Keep minds open, communicatiions clear.