Wow. I agree with the sentiment and yet it isn't enough. I spent the first couple of days in school with my kindergardener. Of twenty in the class, maybe half were unable to recognize their name. Two were able to copy their name to another sheet of paper. 
As I contemplate the teacher's work with these children, I know that she also has two special ed students (organically needy students, perhaps others who are "labeled") among the twenty.
What can we do to "inspire and excite them... truly pushing them to be the best they can be."? And how come there aren't people lined up to help out? No, actually, I know why.