[ThisLittleLightofMine]

Yes I was one of those that passed with D's due to boredom and went back to school after I grew up. I believe that vouchers are the answer to the problem. I live in Washington State and my daughter is doing fairly well, BUT I supplement her public school education with additional home schooling.

[politicket]

Yes I was one of those that passed with D's due to boredom and went back to school after I grew up.

I own my own business and the absolute BEST subcontractors that I have found are those that were high school dropouts. Many are very intelligent. They all have a common story....they were bored to tears because NOTHING was expected of them...and they met the challenge.