Well, I have been hearing of some of the bowling excursions that are given to really ornery "special needs" children, and for starters wonder if free-ride "rewards" are the best way to obtain "good" behavior.

What I would have liked in my own schooling was a richer variety of topics to pursue, and teachers who could guide me in those topics. You know, like where to get, and/or how to make rocket fuel. '-)

I just have this grim vague dissatisfaction that the schools are putting kids in holding patterns, that's all. Sort of like some of the classes that I had to sit through.

Naturally, in the "grades" quibbling, the teachers and students are losing sight of the true objective of "education". Namely, personal growth, and acquiring useful skills and tools.