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Thread #63514 Message #1032648
Posted By: Greg F.
09-Oct-03 - 04:23 PM
Thread Name: BS: Oh ye generation of morons...
Subject: RE: BS: Oh ye generation of morons...
Lest anyone think that I'm unfairly singling out Californians for the Internationl Dumber Than Dirt Sweepstakes, I now tender this entry from the East coast of the country:
EXCELSIOR!
For those across the pond, the Regents series tests are standardized exams administered by New York State similar to O Levels. There is no nationally administered series of tests.
These geniuses decided that a score which amounts to the results that can be obtained by random guessing is a sufficient measure of academic proficiency.
This is how the like-minded imbeciles in Dumbya's crew will "Leave No Child Behind" - by allowing everyone on the 'bus whether they have a ticket or not.
Stand Tall America! And don't wonder why the U.S. education system is considered to be a joke.