82% of US government run schools are failing

Rational Public Radio ^ | 3/15/11 | Scott Connery

[Scottmkiv]

There are many reasons why America's students are falling behind those in other countries. A recent comparison showed that America ranked 25th in Math, 17th in Science, and 14th in reading. This is out of only 34 countries.

Obviously, this poses a number of extreme problems.

If our graduates our inferior to the greatly more populous China (and they are), then inevitably our economy will suffer. The world's economy is dependent on highly skilled jobs, and a nation that perpetually turns out c students is bound to fall behind no matter the lead it started with.

The problems grow larger because we live in a representative republican. These same c students are going to be electing our politicians. Since they are poorly educated, and were never really taught how to think critically, they are likely to pick charlatans that make impossible promises. You need look no further than Obama's inauguration for evidence of this.

[Vor Lady]

You’re kidding, right?

[joma89]

Not a surprising statistic.

JoMa

[Senator John Blutarski]

Spot on!

[dmam2011]

Do you think the reduced coverage, due to Japan, hurts or helps the efforts to repair state economies?

[TEXOKIE]

I did not make this up!I received it as an email. As I read it, my understanding was that Dennis Prager, well known radio talk show host, if I’m not mistaken, has become a principal and stated these things to the kids. I would love to see if it can be confirmed by anyone who is better at research than I am!

[In God I trust]

That's great! I will see what I can find on Dennis. Thanks.

[TEXOKIE]

Thank you! I would love to see if this can be confirmed. It is a wonderful speech, and I hope it’s true!

[In God I trust]

Unfortunately no real high schoolers got this speech at the beginning of their year. This written by Dennis Prager as a reference as to what every High School principle should say to begin the school year. Follow link here for source: http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/principal.asp

It would be a perfect speech that needs to be given that's for sure. Oh well, too good to be true.

[TEXOKIE]

Bless your heart. Thanks for clearing that up! *sigh* Well, I just think we need to hold the vision that with God all things are possible, and one day such things WILL be said again to our young!