The Ten Big Problems with Education

1. No Child Left Behind-follow the money in that one to Texas-enough said.
2. Federal Government wanting "say" in outcomes of education when they provide less than 30% of the money.
3. Too many special interests in the curriculum pool. Leave writing curriculum to the expert not agenda pushers.
4. No discipline in the schools-again too many special interest that want a feel good environment.
5. The lack of teaching basics. Most students who graduate from high school can’t keep a checkbook!
6. Low expectations-when did an “A” become 90-100?
7. Too much paper work for teachers besides their lesson plans. They are record keepers not teachers these days.
8. Inclusion-children with special needs should have a great class of their own with the BEST teachers!
9. Social justice……this has brought NO justice to anyone.
10. Neighborhood schools-what was wrong with going to school with the kids you play with everyday?