Are American schools failing children?

I received this information in email today (sender is noted at the bottom of the blog) and thought it was important to post for all of my readers. Sad but true...

We are only as strong as our schools, and our schools are failing our children.

Consider:

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  Almost 70% of America's eighth-graders do not read at grade level.
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  Our 15-year-olds rank 25th in math and 21st in science.
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  America showed no improvement in its post-secondary graduation rate between 2000 and 2005.

We know that the nations with the best schools attract the best jobs. If those jobs move to other countries, our economy, our lives and our children will suffer.

For that reason, Strong American Schools launched a new campaign this week to combat the crisis in our public schools. Please join us. Tell your governors, your state and national representatives and senators that you want a change for stronger schools. Make your voice heard.

About Strong American Schools
Strong American Schools, a project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, is a nonpartisan campaign supported by The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation promoting sound education policies for all Americans. SAS does not support or oppose any candidate for public office and does not take positions on legislation.