"Steve Stone" wrote:

A recent New York State Math Regents exam results
were tossed out because so few students were able
to pass the test. (snip)


I do agree there is a problem that must be addressed. But, sadly, I
suspect the root of the problem lies mainly outside the school system.
Television jumps immediately to mind. Television has fed children an almost
continuous message over the last few decades that smart kids are nerds and
dumb kids are cool. With that in mind, there is little reason for kids to
make any real effort in school. And, since Americans seem to prefer the
television industry's freedoms over better educated children, the problem
may never go away.


Dwight Stewart (W5NET)

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