GUEST OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR FIXING America's schools sometimes seems like one of the hardest tasks in the history of civilization. The core requirement - a good teacher in an orderly classroom - somehow seems beyond our grasp. This week, a court panel in New York made the latest attempt at a fix. The panel concluded that what's required in New York City for a "sound basic education" under state law is an extra $5.6 billion annually to be spent on students. It also said $9.2 billion in new classrooms, libraries and other facilities were necessary. All things being equal, more money...