Bobert, I just saw your post. We probably agree on most of the education issues (though probably not on most everything else...music included!). But this is an entirely different can of worms. We can PM horror stories (statistics on schools) if you want to. I have a unique perspective having taught grades 6-12 in three vastly different school systems, 2 public 1 private. I chose to send my kids to the public school system, though I'll have to admit that at one point I was so disgusted that I considered homeschooling. What still galls me the most is that so many people (politicians especially...and here in KY we have a terrible budget mess from the Democrats) have no idea what's happening on the front lines. Also, you can read all about KERA (KY Education Reform Act) which declared the current system unconstitutional. Teachers here are leaving the system in droves.

I'm outta this thread...it's just too big. I'll answer PM's if anyone wants info.