Quote:I don't think it's fine. I think it needs to be raised at a higher standard. I do agree with your 2nd point in that part of the problem are the students/their families themselves.

 

IMO, the problems we have in our educational system is as much institutional as it is a societal problem. Without both sides doing their part, it will be tough to implement whatever changes are needed.

 

There is probably some merit to that. As with most things, it's not a 100% this or 100% that problem. I guess my point is that if our values on education were a higher priority culturally, then the education system itself would be less of a problem.

 

Still, I think that if a child wants it, they can receive all the education they can handle in 91% of public schools.

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