I read through these posts a number of times and originally I decided I would not respond as much of what is posted here reeks of stereotypes and misinformation. However, upon reading again, especially the posts of Lizzie Cornish ,I am appalled at the ignorance some people have regarding education and the assumption they make that their experience is a universal one. I don't think that the problem with education is that there are "too many clever people" within it, but that there are too many ignorant people commenting on it.