Although schools and welfare are being transformed, reforms to the health service and policing have run into trouble.
Although schools across the country are investing heavily in computers in the classroom, there is surprisingly little evidence that they actually improve student achievement.
Although schools participating in the National School Lunch Program are required to meet minimum program standards, advocates recommend that innovations be sought to enhance menu dietary quality.
Although schools are now widely believed to serve as vehicles for individual credentialing, the original mission behind public schools was largely collective and civic.
Although schools can meet regulations through installation of fountains, more appealing water delivery systems may be necessary to increase students' water intake at mealtimes.
Although schools spend most of their money on education staff, they spend approximately £9.2bn a year on other areas including catering, back-office costs and energy bills.
Although schools with an SLE lose them for part of the week, it is justified by the rewards, says Jacqueline Smith, head of the teaching school at Lampton.
Although schools can improve short-term performance by cutting and reallocating resources, they will not create sustainable improvement unless they invest in all age groups and subjects.
Although schools are a factor in childhood obesity, they added, "it appears that they are healthier than most children's non-school environments".
Although schools in England are obliged to teach pupils about HIV and Aids as part of the science curriculum, campaigners say the approach is "patchy".
Although schools do not limit their attention to these areas, they will examine the quantity and quality of a student's course work carefully if a student's GPA falls within their desired range.
