Not to mention the U.S. system is still fixated on what worked for the educational system when 95% of Americans worked on farms. Six hour days. Summers off. Si

Not to mention the U.S. system is still fixated on what worked for the educational system when 95% of Americans worked on farms. Six hour days. Summers off. Since the majority of the U.S. (51%) live in urban areas, the 21st century education system should make school similar to the workforce: school from 9-5. Or 8-4. Grades need to be wiped out. Students need to be placed on levels. No a "slow math class" for 8th grade, but one that reflects his/her ability or inability. And we need national standards on textbooks. No more bullying from large (red) states like Texas on what gets taught in science classes around America. Or what you can say about the south and their attempts to smother/suppress the civil rights movement / black vote.