That`s a great thought, and I think it`s something that has taken an increased focus lately (looking at the states that have passed anti-bullying legislation, for example) however in looking at the state of public education overall, it makes me wonder just how much we really take for granted -- or at least how much we truly value -- acquiring proficiency in basic academic subjects.



Seems education is always the first thing to receive budget cuts any time there is a shortage of cash, while entitlement programs continue to be funded. When are we going to realize that we`re short-changing not only the next generation, but ourselves as well? We will have to rely on these people eventually to run things once we are too old to do it ourselves, yet we aren`t actively seeking to equip them with as much knowledge as possible to ensure they are capable of doing it.