"Do you really think we can afford the huge increases in education spending or the ridiculous medicare drug program?" Yes, considering it is actually making a difference in educating our youth.
Sure it is.
"The system is working. That's what's important for people to understand," Bush said. But the president did not mention some of the test's less flattering results. The fourth-grade reading performance was essentially flat, and in eighth grade, reading scores dropped.
Spending more has always done wonders for test scores.
Great graph. Its sort of funny when people want even more money to schooling.. We spend 50% more then Canada does now per student. And Canada has a top heavy education system.
I think we have to face the facts that government won't solve the education issues. Nor does every second waitress need a degree in sociology like today.