Until the Left took over American public education in the second half of the 20th century, it was generally excellent – look at the high level of eighth-grade exams from early in the 20th century and you will weep. The more money the Left has gotten for education – America now spends more per student than any country in the world – the worse the academic results. And the Left has removed God and dress codes from schools – with socially disastrous results.