I know, for an absolute fact that home schooling can work. I know lots of shining examples but the one I know best is my Goddaughter. She is bright and well read with a great understanding of a whole lot of things.

My oft mentioned friend Erv, with his PHD in Education (to go with 2 others) is a big fan. With two provisions: 1: That the parents actually GAS and give their children a chance at learning and 2: That the parents have the time and energy. Obviously 2 working parents doesn't lend itself to home school.

I don't mind that students use calculators, they are a great time saver and do simple mathematics with complete accuracy. But if they never are exposed to the fundamentals of arithmetic they end up in the world functionally stupid. Have you ever completely boggled a clerk by not giving them even change? They can't count, even.

School busses rolled today in Yuma, AZ. I saw them. FWIW.