The latest articles on the disaster that is our public school system. Why is it a disaster ? Incompetence ? No, I know and love most everyone I meet at the local schools and have family who are dedicated teachers. Bad kids ? Britney Spears ? No, NO! Its all about the difficulty inherent in large government programs. It is simply silly for a poltiician in D.C. to decide what Brigadoon Elementary is supposed to do with little Sallie who is gifted, and Little Sam who is behind.

And, the answer as always is to decentralize. To make alternatives like gifted schools, homeschools, etc. available. I did like Bush's plan to involve local professionals to earn extra by teaching kids.

Only 35% of 10th graders pass WASL in Seattle

FOXNews.com - Politics - 'No Child' Law Leaves Gifted Kids Behind