Good read SG. thank you.

Jgrizzle,

You have watched a documentary, does that now make you an expert on the topic of education? I watched Sicko awhile back, does that make me an expert on the health care system? Based on some of your comments it seems to me you have an axe to grind. When is the last time you been in a public school (aside from picking up a kid or going to sporting events?).

Did your documentary show any successful public schools? Did it show underpaid teachers working 100's of ours overtime without pay? Or show how some teachers spend their own money to buy supplies that the district cannot afford?

What many people do not understand is private and charter schools can be selective in who they admit in their schools. By law public schools have to provide an education for everyone; mentally handicapped (Jtard), emotionally disturbed, non-english speaking, homeless, out of control brats, etc. These same schools are held accountable by the No Child Left Behind Act. If they do not meet basic requirements set by the state they will be placed on probation. after three years of no gains they can lose their funding. Charter and private schools do not have to play by the same rules...

Having said that, is there room for major improvement? without a doubt. Are there bad teachers? You bet. Although, many of the worst teachers are retiring or close to it. What teachers are required to do in order to get certified now is much harder than it used to be.

So before you decide to slam public education as a whole you might want to spend a little time in an actual school. watching a biased movie and then acting like you are an expert only makes you look like an ass clown.

Now I'm done.