I had breakfast with a HS teacher today and what she told me about our state of education is discouraging. She stated the average student isn't being prepared for life in the real world. Math, spelling, and English composition? Forget it. Deadlines for submission? Pass/fail? One example she gave, most kids don't know the difference between "to, too, and two". What about the kids who excel? It's because their parents care and spend time and effort to make sure they are learning. If you're depending strictly on the educational system to educate your child, good luck. And remember, this system is producing "adults" for our future.