Education experts critique candidates’ policies

WASHINGTON - "A" is for apple. "B" is for bat. "R" is for ... reform.

Beyond the ABC song, presidential candidates are offering suggestions to modify classrooms and tackle issues plaguing schools.

"While the president can't solve education problems, the president has the ability to influence public debate," said Marc Lampkin, executive director of Strong American Schools ED in ‘08, which encourages education debate among presidential candidates.