“I think it's wonderful, because I don't believe that conservative religious values belong in state education. That's what private schools are for.”

— Amy Upstill, massage therapist, Lawrence

“I don't have a problem with it. The only thing that would bother me is if they removed intelligent design from the curriculum. I think both theories should be taught.”

— Isaac Burbank, U.S. Army National Guard, Baldwin City

“I prefer the more conservative approach, but I think parents have the right to review and make changes to our school system. It takes parents to help balance the schools and keep them focused on our values as a society.”

— Bob Banning, training program manager, Lawrence

“I'm thankful, and I think there is yet more room to move to the left. I'm happy about the changes in sex education, and I'd like to see science given it's rightful place alongside the other subject.”

— Marcia Pomeroy, director of Kansas City, Kan., Urban Academy, Kansas City, Mo.