There have been articles complaining about student achievement forever.  What's missing is some societal agreement on how to turn our children into adults who have learned and who practice the qualities we think are the most desirable.  There is endless disagreement over teaching and learning methods and outcomes. Until our country, our state, our school districts, our communities and our families find some common ground, there will continue to be endless debates about student achievement.

I disagree that school districts bear all the responsibility for turning a child into a functioning human.  Parents are a huge part of that.  But for families where the parents don't care, or resist public education, or are dysfunctional, there has to be a way to serve the children of these families so they can get an education and also have opportunities to lead a happy, successful life.

Meanwhile, figure out why children are absent and let us know so you/we can help!