Do you think a person who has a diploma from a public high school is ready for the real world? If so, then you really need to read this book. With so many pressures being put on today's teachers to produce acceptable scores on state-mandated exams and to have high passing rates, corners are being cut. Many teachers have resorted to techniques such as "dumbing down" in order to achieve the expected results. Written by a former teacher, this book reveals the incredible truth about public education in the United States. It is a must-read for parents and prospective parents, as well as college students who are majoring in education.