[Mean Daddy]

But private schools have their problems, too. How would they handle a disruptive student? Public schools must educate every student (or at least try). Could a private school just boot the kid out? If so, where does the kid go?

First of all, they're Democrat indoctrination camps, not schools. The trend to bring back the trades is a good start but addressing problem children, there should be no compulsory school attendance. Let them drop out and get their education in the real world.

[Leaning Right]

> The trend to bring back the trades is a good start… <

That is VERY important. Right now high schools teach things like advanced placement physics (my field) and calculus. Those courses are of value only for a limited number of students.

Perhaps by 9th grade students should be allowed a choice. By then they know (or should know) the basics. Move on to an academic high school. Or enter a comprehensive trades program.

Oh, and one more thing. The trades need to be respected more. The kid with a high GPA gets attention. And so does the star of the football team. An outstanding carpentry student deserves just as much recognition.