“NY State test scores worse than they seem, analysis finds”
I guess that I don’t understand the problem - public schools are FREE, so you’re getting what you pay for. Not too confusing to me and, no doubt, FReepers at least know to stay clear of them. Really no different than public housing, which I’m sure that FReepers also stay away from.
The “public” nature of the schools isn’t the problem.
The New York City Public Schools used to be the greatest public school system the world has ever seen. It was the product of a well-educated elite dedicated to high standards, working in partnership with a community of intact and morally strong working-class families that valued education.
All of that has been destroyed. There is no fixing this, outside of martial law.
Good analogy!