Originally Posted by TheDoc

I wouldn't call it failed... Wanting to catch our Children up to the rest of the world so we can compete in 20 years damn sure isn't failed. The school system we have, has failed though.

Making the school year long right now isn't going to help when they need to revamp the entire education system, but it does need to be extended at some point.

We need a bailout for our Education system like no other or in 20 years we will be 3rd world stupid compared to the other leading nations.

The only thing half saving our ass is Charter Schools, which are the #1 schools in the Nation - paid for out people on top of school tax. A prime example of how well schools can operate and educate, and a great example of why the system needs to be completely changed.