[Cincinatus' Wife]

There are millions of stories that will back this up. Public school instruction started to decay about 40 years ago. For starters, Schools of Education need to go.

[happygrl]

For starters, Schools of Education need to go.

Oh my gosh, I cannot begin to tell you of the "gimicks" that my teacher friends substitute for knowledge.

They know all these tricks but nothing about content, and as a result, have nothing of interest to convey to their students.

ARRRRRRRGHH

[Irene Adler]

"Public school instruction started to decay about 40 years ago. For starters, Schools of Education need to go."

You have this right, both assertions.