Stupid In America Documentary Part 1.flv

American schools are failing students, who aren't learning effectively. Public perception that schools in suburbs are excellent is misleading. Issues include boring teachers, lack of control, and inadequate reading abilities.

Compared to international standards, American students are falling behind, with lower performance in global tests. The problem isn't with the students but with the educational system, which fails to maintain progress as students advance in grades.

Increased spending on schools has not translated to better student performance. Despite significant funds invested in facilities like Olympic-size pools, educational achievement remains stagnant, suggesting that more money isn't the solution.

Alternative schools demonstrate success with less spending by focusing on essential teaching and involving school leaders in direct education. These schools often outperform public schools despite lower budgets.

Parental choice and school competition improve educational outcomes. In Belgium, where school funding follows the student, schools are incentivized to perform better or risk closure, unlike the limited choice system in the U.S.

The lack of school choice in America traps students in underperforming schools based on their geographical zone. The wealthy can escape to better schools, but most students suffer from unchangeable assignments to schools.

Union rules protect even incompetent teachers, making it nearly impossible to dismiss them. This protection hinders the removal of poor educational performers, adversely affecting the quality of education.