Pretty much true. The schools exist for the teachers and the other government groups that profit from them. Most public schools are obsolete, as are most colleges. With a little guidance, some books, and a computer, children can be home schooled. In my town, it costs $12,000 per year per student for public schooling. If that money was given to the parents, they could afford to stay home and school the children. It might make sense to require certification testing for the home schoolers to get the $12,000.