Solution

If you are looking into doing something to help this issue there are some things that you can do on an individual level. First you can encourage your kids to learn at home. By them books that have lots of pictures. Soon they will love looking at the book and soon be able to read what is said in the book about the pictures. If you don't want them to be on their own with books then read them books. If you want something more drastic since you know you can't be around to read to them then consider putting them into a charter school or having them home schooled if you have the money. If you aren't interested in these things but want to do more than encouraging reading then you can become closer to your child's school by joining the PTA or becoming a rom-mom in an elementary school. Another thing could be have a closer tie with your spouse if you are sperated/divorced. This could be crutial to your child. Another things you could do if you are on the PTA is promote sex education. All these things can result as an immediate return of signs of better education.
If you really want to help others by helping America's education system, you can write to your congressmen and inform them that you do not agree with their plans. You opinion matters too. If you are paying taxes then you have a right to say something about your education.
This is the closing of my blog. I hope I have given the person who is reading this now some insight on what you might want to do in order to save your kid's education. I am always an email away though. Thank you for the time spent here!
Signing off: Stephanie Burkle