I don't know what the situation in the U.S. is - but here in Germany the government is paying for schools and still (I'm sure that's the same in the US) spending for defense and other »important« governmental issues is much higher than it is for education.
And the buildings where »school« is taking place suffer the most from this situation. However - many see the only solution in letting participate the private sector in education. But I'm afraid of this - being educated by the protagonists of economy could lead to a very single-directed education.
