On the road…

…with my man John.

Yesterday the Road To One America tour left Cleveland and traveled to Pittsburgh, PA, via Youngstown, Ohio. In Pittsburgh, John Edwards highlighted the shame of disparities in educational opportunity in the two Americas of today...

In fact, a school's socioeconomic makeup is the second most important predictor of academic achievement, after only a children's own socioeconomic status. By fourth grade, low-income students attending affluent schools are two years ahead in math of their peers in high-poverty schools, with no adverse impact on other students.

Once again, John Edwards has a plan. And he's still on the road...

Today, the Road to One America runs through Appalachia where Senator Edwards will emphasize the importance of strengthening families. Poverty in America is not a problem the government can solve alone - it is one we must address together with families and communities taking responsibility. Promoting healthy families and communities is an integral part of that equation.

More stops, more plans to come.