Not to mention, the Federal Gov. If children get made to do their homework, we're competitive. If they don't, and grow up functionally illiterate, we are screwed.
You know what? When it comes to educational policy, I think it is almost the same thing as the NEA.
The fact that the federal govt is involved in education at all is a violation of the 10th Amendment, the most forgotten amendment in our Constitution. For a blow by blow, search bloggers and personal for keyword 10thamendment.