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When the article starts out (paraphrased) "everyone knows our schools are horrible," it's not too much of a stretch that the article is agenda driven and probably full of slogans, talking points, and propaganda.

That statement fallls forsquare in the same category as not reading something and then passing judgement as to its contents -- not too brilliant.

I will honor your request and not post to you further on this subject assuming you don't respond.

In view or your having injected the following material as further "proof" of whatever it is you are trying to get across, I will respond: I grew up in a household with two public school teachers and I went to public school. So I know that our schools aren't horrible at all. I'm sure a lot of Freeper teachers know this too but stay away from these threads for fear of being attacked.

And, based on the fact two family members teach (taught) in public schools and you went to one that you judged 'good' means that every public school in in the country is 'good'???

The how come such a large percentage of high school graduates can't pass an eighth grade level test; can't find the United States on a globe; can't accurately tell in what century the Civil War took place; or, who is the Vice President of the United States. How many of them cam tell you on what date the 21st Century began? By the way, what date did you graduate from HS?

And, based on the fact two family members teach (taught) in public schools and you went to one that you judged 'good' means that every public school in in the country is 'good'???

No. Of course some are bad. But the "American schools are horrible" is a junk slogan.

The how come such a large percentage of high school graduates can't pass an eighth grade level test; can't find the United States on a globe; can't accurately tell in what century the Civil War took place; or, who is the Vice President of the United States.

Because they didn't study and didn't take the initiative to get the most out of their education. And because the parents let them slack off and not learn these things.

My parents pushed me to do my best and wouldn't accept any less than that.

There were kids in my class who probably didn't know what century the Civil War took place. Were we taught about the Civil War? Yes. Where were they when the lesson was taught? Goofing off, skipping class, and probably making fun of me because I was actually taking my books home to do homework.

Can we blame the school? Nope. The parents let those kids jack around and get a D in history.

....I'm sure a lot of Freeper teachers know this too but stay away from these threads for fear of being attacked.

Yeah....odd statement that isn't it?

Conservatives ATTACKING fellow conservatives. Conservatives AFRAID of posting to a public site due to fear of attacks.

What's that called when one group imposes its view on others in the group and demands silent agreement or risk ostracization? Odd to find group think here among lovers of independence and free thinking.