This isn't the problem. The problem is the lack of algebra in 8th grade. It's parents who are too unconcerned about their kid's education and obsessed with spor

This isn't the problem. The problem is the lack of algebra in 8th grade. It's parents who are too unconcerned about their kid's education and obsessed with sports, after school activities, working 60 hours a week to buy "stuff". It's also schools that won't look at far more successful schools in Europe and Asia and how they reach higher standards. The "invented here" education ideas are stupid. If you want to succeed the look at successful programs.