[headsonpikes]

The function of the public school is to identify intelligence, and then either subvert or destroy it.

I really don't know why people consider educrats incompetent.

It looks like they deserve gold stars all around, to me.

[concerned about politics]

The function of the public school is to identify intelligence, and then either subvert or destroy it.

Yep! Goals 2000 is designed to make sure the students "think" correctly. Academics weren't suppose to matter until after the social change ( which was to be complete by the year 2000, hence it's name) - "Changing society through the minds of the children". Everyone is taught to accept all aspects of a socialized society.
In the year 2000, all children , k-12, have gone through the re-training.
Haven't you wondered why the test scores were irrelevant to the NEA? Why students need only a score of 30% to pass? Does it sound like academics are on the top of their list? Why, it's not fair one person be smarter than another!
One may rise above factory worker status! Socialist see that as a threat.

[secretagent]

The function of the public school is to identify intelligence, and then either subvert or destroy it.

Yes.