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The government needs to point out the real problems to the people of this country. This country was actually competing better when it gave more social supports (which have been taken away). We will never get back to that unless we talk about the real problems. As long as the government keeps saying that it's the schools' fault or the teachers' fault, the problems will remain and money will be spent the wrong ways. We can strengthen schools, yes. But if we don't pay attention to other parts of a child's life, we will never rise to the top with the tests. The school is not the center of the child's life (nor the most important social unit). The family is. Children spend way more time at home and in the community than they do in the schools. The family gives the emotional support that is necessary for any kind of success. A teacher cannot give that to a student---even the very best teacher cannot do that.

The people in this country are not interested in the real problems. There is no popular support for the policies you're calling for.[/quote]

Source for this?   This is your opinion---nothing more.

Yes, Americans are interested in trumped up problems.  You can tell by the number of people excited about the Common Core.  Lots of support out there---people just couldn't wait for it to get to their schools.  [/quote]

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