Problems with the "US" Education System Options

[Rukiri]

Today we're facing issues with education than ever before, generally about 30 years ago kids would study and go off to college and become successful. Now today it's completely different, and more so with the abused Gifted and Special educational programs that are offered by public schools. Generally, if a parent thinks there is something wrong with there child be it mentally or any reason they could request for that child to be in Special Education. While I agree with this part, what if the kid just simply.. doesn't care but still has average or well above average intelligence? A test isn't going to solve it as again the child does not care and will just randomly answer questions but taking there time to make it look like they're trying.

With Gifted Education, it's not very hard to get into and should be encouraged if the child wants to try harder classes. I've been in both camps believe it or not, I simply just wanted to sleep for.. oh grades 4-8 and started caring once I got to high school. Not only did I get in but found out I had a relatively high IQ which isn't uncommon if the student tries as IQ's are irrelevant.

Kind of sad where the educational system is going these days...

[Sparrowsmith]

I'll tell ya whats wrong with this stupid education system and that is we have ta go to school every freakin day!!! And we have ta get up early(6:00 at my school) EVERY DAY!!!! oh and has anyonye noticed that our breaks aregettin smaller and smaller each year? (phewww...that was a good way to blow off some steam...)

Studies have shown that starting school an hour later (and also closing an hour later) does help the learning process, but long breaks are actually counter productive to that. A better idea is lots of small breaks spread throughout the year.
Still, you get better hours at school than you do working a job.