I completely agree. The basic American school system really sucks. All that politicians do is issue more standardized tests. Stupidity at the highest level.The dumbasses fail to comprehend that money is the answer. Here are the steps to success in the American school system.
1) Raise the salary of teachers to compete with that of, oh say, a janitor at the very least.
2) This new competitive occupation attracts more people that will eventually get their teaching degree.
3) When obtained, they will take a job at a local Middle or High School.
4) With these additional teachers, class size will become smaller and smaller.
5) Students will get more attention when in school, and will eventually become more knowledgeable and score higher on standardized tests.
6) The politicians and school boards will see the test results, and raise the expectations of the students.
7) Curriculum will be improved.
The end result: Well prepared students ready for the real world.