I don’t think you know if I know what I’m talking about. Apart from growing up with teachers, going through schooling to be an educator, and working in K-12 schools in multiple states, I probably don’t have much perspective.
Maybe I’m biased seeing a growing number of people who actually believe the Earth is flat. It could be that I’m jaded by a growing number of people who don’t believe climate change is a real thing. Possibly, it’s because diseases are coming back because nitwits refuse vaccinations that have been proven safe and effective.
Overall, the population in the US is getting dumber. Sure, there are lots of reasons why this is happening, a poor educational system is only one piece of the puzzle. If our education system was better, it would help overcome many of the other issues.
If your point is that our education system could be worse, I agree. Maybe you’re comparing our system to third world countries that don’t have the resources we have. Whatever your point, what’s so good about education in the US?
- Competing with other developed countries in math and science competence? Nope.
- Providing equal educational opportunities to all citizens? Nope.
- Attracting high quality candidates into the teaching profession? Nope.
- Providing public education opportunities for trade skills? Nope.