Originally Posted by Txjake

They are merely quoting facts from the US Dept of Education......


wow, I had NO idea so many folks would get their panties in a wad over this. It is, IMHO, not just a problem in WI, but everywhere, between poor administrators, federal mandates & tests, NEA and union issues, etc. teachers are, for some reason, not preparing children for the real world. And that is almost criminal.

I think education s/b back to the basics: math science, phys ed, reading writing. sh%tcan all the feelgood stuff, and if a school doesnt perform well, axe the ones at the top first, starting with the state administrators.

Reduce adminsitrative positions. Stop making coaches principals, unless they have the proficiency and a dedication to education. Schools that consistently do poorly should have their organized sport activities suspended until things pick up.

AMERICA is robbing children of their intellectual growth. Lots of blame to go around, including lazy parents, stupid parents and parents on drugs. schools must overcome that by looking back to earlier times when America was agrarian and continued education beyond the basics was frowned upon by the populace in general. Schools need to take the initiative and stop making excuses why they cant do their mission. If some think it too difficult, then PLEASE find a new career. education is the most important direct act we as a country can do to ensure sucess not only for our children, but also the country.