This change is not good:

[Gene C]

(05-23-2017 06:41 PM)ELCore Wrote:  And we spend billions upon tens of billions upon hundreds and hundreds of billions of dollars on education.

As with most things in life, money isn't the answer. It is frequently used as a substitute for personal involvement and caring.
Unless more parents become more involved and caring about their children's education, more money spent will not solve the problem.
It takes an adult to show an interest in the child and to encourage them. And that also takes time.
Schools need to encourage the parents to be involved in and out of the classroom.

And while we are at it, religion and history go hand in hand. Religion and morality are leading factors that influence historical events, changes in society.
We hurt our children when we do not properly and honestly teach them about the worlds religions, how they are different, and their impact on history.

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