A look at the liberating force of all education: the practical arts, the liberal arts, and the fine arts. Calls for ending the competition among them, so that all Americans can thrive in their work, and in their life after work. (Editor)

Opinion polls indicate that public confidence in educational leadership is declining, probably because the educational establishment is not delivering what people want. One demand is that education be made relevant to the world of work--an area in which vocational educators are in a strong position. The second demand is that education be made…