... We
need to test kids, but not put the emphasis of teaching to the
test.


How would you avoid this?


Capt. JG wrote:
Putting more control into the hand of the local educators and the state vs.
the fed.


Agreed. I am flabbergasted that there are "conservatives"
who are in favor of more Federal oversight of schools.

OTOH uniform testing standards are a good idea, as is merit
pay for teachers.

One of the biggest problems America faces is that the
schools are turning out lots and lots of MBAs and lawyers,
but fewer engineers & doctors (and I don't mean Ph.D's in
Recreational Science).


It's all communism, comrade.


Why do you think a baby's first words are invariably "Da Da"?



Because of the flouride in the water. It's a plot, I tell you!

DSK