A big thank you goes to everyone who took time to speak to the Sunderland Echo on these important topics in the past.
Take a look at 13 people who appeared in the newspaper when they shared their views on school matters in the past between 2004 and 2009.
In case you missed it;

1. Going healthy in 2004
School dinners and healthy eating options were getting plenty of comments when we asked people for their views in 2004. | se

2. Having a say in 2007
A mum and daughter who gave us their views on school uniforms in a Sunderland Echo interview in 2007. | se

3. Food for thought in 2004
Healthy eating options within schools were on the minds of these three in 2004. | se

4. Bruce speaks up
Bruce Gardener had his views on Government plans to bring in compulsory cooking classes in 2008. | se