I'm sorry that your so bitter Sue but that's a very broad generalization. This was an bad error made by one person. This in no way reflects the entire public school system.

My three girls range in age from 10 to 3. The oldest two are in the public school system here in VT and I have never seen a more caring school. Our Principal (who is new this year) knows every students first and last name. There is an extreme sense of community in my school district. Lots of very involved parents and we all look out for each other. Yet one more reason that Burlington Vt was just listed as the best place to raise a child by Childrens Health Magazine.