Check the textbooks. Typical math problem today: “Rainforests are being cut down faster than ever. How do you feel about that?”
From South Park ... “how do I reach these kiiiiids?”
The NEA is permitted to set educational criteria and determine “success” and we wonder why kids can’t add?? Maybe they just aren’t feeling good about themselves. Or perhaps the tests are racially biased...you know, asking for actual results.