It takes a knowledge base and an innovative spirit to succeed in a competitive society. Preparing for success begins in early childhood education programs where students learn discipline, structure and organization in a safe learning environment. A teacher's positive relationship, high expectations, and trust in students enable students to learn in an environment conducive to learning. Varied student activities and teaching methods organized for students to engage, allow for individuality, growth and a quality education. School administrators play an important role in their community. Their professional behavior must be respected and their leadership must be accepted by those they serve. They follow the National Association of Elementary School Principals and National Association of Secondary School Principals (NAESP/NASSP) Code of Ethical Conduct. This code of ethics helps the profession protect those who deserve its protection. It also helps to increase administrators' confidence and awareness on behavioral issues. Fundamental ethical principles are always present to guide administrators in confronting, predicting or defining situations. The administrator serves in a public school. He/she is responsible for providing training opportunities to all and demonstrating exemplary professional leadership. The motivating factor for educational administrators is to do what is best for the student. This is important because students are the future of our country. Issues, Criteria, and Needs At the federal level, President Obama and his administration have addressed educational issues such as early childhood education programs, student loan debt, education reform, easier standards for No ..... middle of paper ......to the lives of its citizens. Citizens faced foreclosures, a stock market crash, loss of pensions, and lack of adequate health care. The government was free to rob its citizens with high gas prices and incredible debt. The citizens experience the agony of not being real humans. Ayn Rand (1964) believed that government should serve as an instrument of objectivity in human relations. It should operate with checks and balances so that citizens can have the opportunity to assert their individual rights to live their lives, with the right to liberty, acquire property and constantly pursue their happiness. This is what the Obama administration did. The Attorney General's Office is responsible for checks and balances in the Obama administration's federal funds. These funds have helped millions of people survive and hope for a bright future..