6. Implement national curricula (or sets of standards) that all can accept regardless of their religious beliefs, morals, and cultural values. At the same time, educational leaders should provide some consideration for ways of permitting groups to preserve their independent religious heritages in the schools. For example, while schools might offer courses focusing on one specific religious tradition, the classes should be open to all students regardless of their beliefs or genders. 7. Select members of committees who are assigned the task of developing curricular materials from among a broad representation of stakeholders. 8. Plan to schedule meetings such as this one on an array of topics and in a variety of locations. The discussions should utilize the same format as the present forum in order to obtain input from all parties, including, but not limited to parents, students, teachers, civil leaders, interested in helping to ensure equal educational opportunities for all children.