“But, then what do I know? I’ve only been teaching in the California school systems for 43 years...”
How did I know that was coming...
Why would I go on about the state educational system without having a lot of knowledge of it? It sounds stupid to flap my gums about the system unless I HAD the experience, doesn't it?
It ain't perfect but then I DIDN'T say that the system was perfect. It's ISN'T better than private schools but then private schools can pick and choose and eliminate by money. The California system is STUCK with every child, rich, poor, stupid, smart, obnoxious, decent, retarded, etc. If it WEREN'T stuck with everyone, think how even BETTER it could be.