To anyone that didn't catch the mistake...I think that Janet accidentally put my name on her posting about Butler teachers. (This deduction is based on the email address and the fact that I know that I didn't write it. Not to mention that I don't have a son.) People do make mistakes. I just find it ironic that the person criticizing another's error also made one. But because you are not a teacher, I am guessing that it is okay for you to make a mistake.

Anyhow, Janet, I understand why you would feel bitterness regarding your son's education. A lot of other kids would have given up, being so far behind. You have a lot to be proud of, in regards to your son. He sounds like a true go-getter. When you say that the public education system failed your son, think about what that exactly means. For all classes, including AP, a curriculum is created that teachers must teach. If this curriculum is not on par, the district needs to make these changes. Teachers are hired, handed the manuals, classroom, and students, and then are sent to teach. If the curriculum needs to be tougher and more competitive for our market, then the district, meaning the administration, needs to make these changes happen. As I stated before, the administration that is in charge of this is also paid by tax payers. The public needs to make the districts aware that there are issues with college standards. Have you ever considered talking to them about this issue? Future students will benefit from your input and your son's. In order to make these changes, we need people to get involved.