I agree, but the most important part about getting an education is studying at home. The classroom is where the material is presented, but the material is learned by studying at home. Too many kids don't want to study when they get home, and all the money in the world will not fix that problem. Part of the problem is parents who do not do their part in making sure their kids are doing enough studying.
True, true, true, true.
That's not a problem in my homeschool - but then again we didn't spent $10K either.
"Too many kids don't want to study when they get home, and all the money in the world will not fix that problem. Part of the problem is parents who do not do their part in making sure their kids are doing enough studying."
Oh, its worse than that!
We want our kids to study more. They wouldnt mind too much either.
The schools dont give them enough homework!
Why? other parents will complain. more work for teachers, etc.
So to satisfy lazy parents, everyone is dumbed down.
Its absurd ... and taxpayers pay $8000 a year per child in taxes for it.
We need total and complete school choice in every state in the nation. Give every kid a voucher for $5000 for an accredited school, and schooling would dramatically improve.