[jojo]

I have worked in education all my life and have been consulting across the country in the area of high school improvement for the past 15 years. Most folks define school based on their own experiences and media descriptions. I have probably observed more than 2,500 classrooms in the past few years and have seen it all from poor to extraordinarily gifted teachers. For the most part, I see teachers who are professional and personally committed to students despite often adverse conditions and increased standards (which are a good thing). I am sure the same continuum exists for home schooling. As many of the posters have said, it is not what it used to be. That said, I’m hoping my grandchildren will stay in public schools. The first grader has homework that I didn’t do until middle school.