What is happening with the level of education in the US? I was watching Hannity

How quickly you judge. Just to give you some background.....I was born in Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines when my U.S. Marine Corps enlisted father happened to be stationed there on a U.S. military installation back in the 60's. As my father was a career soldier, we moved every 3 months to a year. I have lived in virtually every state within the continental U.S. I graduated from a reputable college in Missouri with a BA and a 3.8 GPA. I happened to make my living for a number of years as a news anchor and reporter for several East coast radio stations. I assure you that watching FOX News is not my only source of information. I merely cited it as the source for this particular discussion topic. I choose to live outside of the U.S. for many reasons, not the least of which is the direction I feel my country is headed in. It has deteriorated from the country I pledged my allegiance to every morning before beginning classes at school. (Do they still do that these days?) I have formed a lot of my opinions through simple discussions with people. Most can't even formulate a proper sentence, let alone carry on an intelligent conversation. My Argentine friends can name all 50 of the U.S. states and their capitals. Can you? Don't be so hasty in your judgment of people. The world is getting smaller every day and a lot of middle-age Americans are choosing to live outside the U.S. simply for the economics of it. Wait until you reach the age that you're supposed to live on your social security pension. Based on your rather rash comments, I'm guessing you're probably in your 20's. Got you beat there by a couple of decades. I know the U.S. I know what the U.S. used to be. I see the direction that it is headed. And, I know that the generations following mine are too apathetic and uneducated enough to keep it from losing it's former place in the world. Just one humble American's opinion.

I certainly don't blame teachers. I blame politics & politicians. I blame society for allowing our priorities to be dictated by the media. It's a very sad state of affairs. I've been watching this, or at least, I started paying attention to it, for a little over a decade. I'm turning 45 in a few days. Through my observation, I truly believe that "my generation" was the last to receive a well rounded education. Society's priorities were different. Getting a "good" education used to be foremost. My parents raised us with certain values. Those values are all but gone in today's society. Call me crazy but the "dumbing down" of America has been in the works for quite a while. With each new administration, subtle changes are made to the educational system, up through high school. Sourceseeker, as an educator, I am sure you know more about them than I. It's a very small part of a much larger problem. Each element lending sustenance to another to create the overall degeneration of American society. Yes. I agree that the media has a lot to do with it. A LOT. However, without the direction of parents that make parenting a priority or an educational system that gives a foundation for individual growth, we're looking at our future. There's a sobering thought for you, xfahctor!