[Arthur McGowan]

One glaring fact that is never mentioned in this screed: In 1789, Americans taught and nurtured their own children, 90% of whom could read, btw. Now, 90% of American children are taught and nurtured--BY THE GOVERNMENT!!!

[philman_36]

One glaring fact that is never mentioned in this screed:
Funny, you don't criticize what is said, you cover something that doesn't even appear to be on topic.
Here...something to ease your pain. Education in America
Excerpted from Samuel L. Blumefield's book NEA: Trojan Horse in American Education.