[Theodore R.]

All these problems in schools are NOT new. They have been with us at least 32 years. I know for my first year in the classroom was 1970-71, which seems so long ago now. And one thing about teaching: it NEVER changes -- always the same ol' same ol'. Don't say that's an attitude problem on my part. You wouldn't think so if you have been in a classroom for any length of time with a plethora of "slow learners."

[summer]

All these problems are NOT new....

I respect your opinion, Theodore. Others may disagree with you, however, as according to this survey, some problems are new: The public's perception of major problems facing the public schools, 1970-1995