> More of the problem is the growing absence of support for teaching
> anything in public school except reading and math.
>
> That's what's tested, so that's what's taught. Art, science, crafts, etc.
> all gone.
> Gone are the after school programs. etc.
So true. For US residents on this list who don't have kids in school, or haven't interacted with the public schools lately -- visit one in your neighborhood. You will be shocked and appalled at how a society which pisses away trillions on failed colonial wars and failed bankster swindlers can be so unbelievably mean-spirited to its children.
-- DRR