Again, you may want to read all of my posts here, I have never said there were not exceptions to the rule. There are always exception to any rule. I still challenge you to read “The Closing of the American Mind” before you celebrate too broadly.
Oddly enough, I just saw that book in the professional library at my school. Your posts are thoughtful and reasoned out, because I respect you, I will read it and then let you know what I think.
And I'm not naive enough to think that my experience is nation-wide. I know it is not. I celebrate my children and wish that others had the same opportunity. But in all fairness, Virginia schools are some of the best in the nation, that is why Gabz and I, although we live in different parts of the state have similiar feelings towards our schools. Were we to live in Detroit, I would imagine we'd sing a different tune.