Parents may need to realize, but they don’t. And who is going to clue them in?
Teachers used to be the ones that would call the parent in and let them know why Johnny needs more help. But if you have a parent who just isn’t aware of what is happening in public education, how do they magically get informed today?
It certainly isn't going to be the teacher. Or the guidance counselors. Or the principal. Or.....
If the teacher is teaching to the state approved standards and giving the kids A's and B's, then there's no way for anyone to automatically assume that the education is sub-par. Parents are happy to see all those A's and B's that little Johnny is bringing home and happy to think that their child is so bright.