Education

I just want to rant about our education system and why we think it is ok the way it is right now. Did you know that out of all the industrialized countries we rank dead last and second to last in reading and math. Why is this acceptable. Why are we so set thinking that it is ok? It is not OK!! If kids in other countries can learn at higher levels than why cant we? And what about the total lack of education in inner cities? In the documentary Waiting for Superman a teacher is actually quoted as saying "I dont care if you learn or not, I get paid either way". Wow and to think that there are many many teachers like this. If a charter school who works on a lottery system can take these same kids and have 100% graduation rate AND college acceptance then why do we find it acceptable to say these kids are not worth the effort to teach. They CAN be taught and they do have the ability to get good grades and be successful individuals. Instead we hire ignorant teachers who do not believe in them and then act surprised when they turn to the streets. Ever wonder what this world would look like if we took all these kids and every teacher believed in them. We would probably have a considerable lower crime rate. And lets not get started on the budget cuts for the educational system every year. Are we a nation that is trying to go forward or are we trying to cut everyone off and continue to let the wealthy get wealthier? What are your ideas? Am I the only one who sees it this way? And if you have something to say back it up with facts not with opinions or bits and pieces you have been told. EDUCATE YOURSELVES on our current education system!!!