Public education has received much scutinity for poor performance. Top quality teachers are difficult to recruit and keep when the pay structures are so inequitable. Most prospective teachers can find higher paying jobs straight out of college.

Funding is themajor issue currently in most states. We ask the public schools to address all of the issues, academic, personal, social, and career. Yet, we are cutting funding from the schools that sometimes need more. America is fortunate that we attempt to educate all of the children and provide them the best. However, there are still inequities in the education world. Where you live has  a great deal to do with the quality of education you receive. Some children require more.

Do charter schools do a better job? This varies considerably.

Is home schooling a better way to teach children? Not necessarily. It depends on the quality of the program used and the credentials of the home school "teacher".

Private schools do not have to take every child as public schools must. Therefore, the learning environment and discipline are supported by parents who are paying for the quality environment.

We need education to be a top priority for all. We need to support schools that fulfill the mission of producing well-educated and involved citizens for the 21st century.