So, as Parents, you need to WATCH and OBSERVE the lessons their being taught, by being involved in their homework, and actively set out to undo every brainwash attempt.
Teach them the “Nod And Grin” method of dealing with teachers: just humor and agree, get the grade, and get out.
I raised my kids like that, and they turned out amazing.
"No Child Left Behind" is just another way of stating "No Child Gets Ahead".
No matter what level of skill or effort is given, all will matriculate with the same accreditation because the government will step in to insure "success" even if it means adults taking the tests in the name of the incompetent.
Isn't that the essence of Socialism?