When it comes to public policy, so often ideas seem to come out of the blue or to not reflect the reality educators know from their program or their community. That's why it's so important to develop a relationship with policymakers at the local, state, and national levels. If an idea comes up, they'll be more likely to seek input from educators. A number of ideas, some good, some misguided or ill-informed, illustrate how important it is that policymakers tap the expertise of teachers, directors, and other program implementers. (Contains 1 endnote.)