Quote Originally Posted by sumas View Post
It does not seem that teachers should be entirely to blame for our children lacking a decent education. My husband and I both love to read and passed that on to our kids. Now all grown up, they bring over books they enjoy, to share.

I am a product of DPS. Went on to graduate college. Sad to say I only had three teachers that really inspired me. One in elementary, one in high school, one in college. Kids do need mentors if it is lacking in the home.

For many years I was a manager/personnel. One young man came in to apply. He could not spell his street that he lived on or the school he graduated from. Very sad!

My currant associate, teaches part time at a private collage. Remedial work. These kids are on scholarships. Can't read, can't write. What is this?
So, you're telling me they're [[ private colleges) giving out scholarships to kids who graduate with no reading or writing skills. I find that difficult to believe, I'd like to know which schools your associate is referring to.