MP> JK>I did.  Unfortunately, the public school system is so well entrenched
MP> JK>that many parents don't have sense enough to oppose it.
Indeed, one of the trends being blamed for lower test scores in public 
chools
is the recent and increasing tendency for those who have time and/or can 
afford to sending their kids to private alternative schools or home schooling
them.**********************************************
Almost makes it look like the public school system is getting less entrenched 
all the time.
At least, among parents who have will and initiative to do more than complain 
to their cronies.
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