New Poll Shows the Majority of Americans Know What's Wrong With Education

SEATTLE (AP) — Blaming teachers for low test scores, poor graduation rates and the other ills of American schools has been popular lately, but a new survey wags a finger closer to home.

An Associated Press-Stanford University Poll on education found that 68 percent of adults believe parents deserve heavy blame for what's wrong with the U.S. education system — more than teachers, school administrators, the government or teachers unions.

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Dr. Eric Knost Isn't Superman

Most people know by now that Dr. Knost will be taking over the Mehlville superintendent's position this summer.Many people look at the position as some sort of super-hero kinda thing. That's a problem for the district. When your expectations are unreasonable, you're doomed for failure. Eric Knost is a capable administrator. How he will do as its leader will be much more of a reflection on this community than on him.