[Harry Rex Vonner]

Actually, the local taxes pay more towards local schools than "your" taxes do here. Sounds like your axe to grind is with the local public schools there moreso than here.

As for my last paragraph, it is true. In order to meet accreditation standards, even private and Christian schools must meet certain state government set standards. All colleges to my knowledge also require for admission, a diploma from an accredited school. So, it stands to reason, while private schools may establish standards above and beyond those imposed by states, they must, at a minimum, teach to at least the same minimum standards public schools do. Look no further than this article here. http://www.kystandard.com/content/diplom...reditation

I have no bone to pick with private schools in regards to academia. IDO think there should be more controls in regards to the amount of recruiting they are allowed to do for sports, but that's a different argument. My point of contention is that you lump all "government" schools together as if they are all failing the system and failing society. That is not true. You initiated taking shots, sir. I'm just pointing out how ludicrous some of your points are. The shots I took were at YOU. Then again, that old bane of SOME people (reading comprehension) seemingly reared it's ugly head for you.

Not much improving is needed at the school my children attend. They are a top 10 district in the state, continually send the vast majority of their graduates to college, including just 2 years ago having 100% of that graduating class accepted into colleges, along with literally over 1 million dollars in scholarships, etc for that class. Then again, why confuse YOU with facts if they aren't relevant to your high-minded flights of private school "betterness"?

What a wonderful job of spinning. Your "facts" are filled with less than full disclosure and half truths. In your defense, that may be all you know or wish to know. But, in reality, your defensive attitude is a clear example of the problem with government education as it is mandated in the Commonwealth. Since you seem to be happy with your product, enjoy it. I would hope that some in government education would not settle for Toyotas and would demand Cadillacs. But, that isn't my problem other than the money I waste paying both local and state taxes that go to perpetuate the overall mediocrity- even in much of your home county.

As one who has taught many, many college courses, I can assure you that we are seeing each year a material increase in high school graduates who can not read well, write properly, or even do long division without a calculator. On the other hand, they do have a high opinion (self esteem) of themselves. I think the facts show that we have a problem. Rather than getting all defensive, maybe you should look at the real facts. the fact that 100% of a graduating class is accepted into college is absolutely of no relevance. Are you aware of the large percentage of high school graduates who must take numerous remedial classes once they get into college? Getting into college is really no true achievement. Check it out.