General: Cultural guidance used in Virginia schools should be generalized at state level  to permit maximin tailoring at the local school level as approved by a school committee representing parents, education administration/teaching staff, and general community.  This will permit maximum local representation and influence on the final product  central control is inimical to Traditional democratic, diversification, and American values.  Local ideas, practical processes, and innovation is also facilitated    Dictatorial rules enshrined and formulated by academicians who have no knowledge of local needs should be specifically avoided.