We had music, PE, sports teams, choirs, full bus service, art, wood shop with real saws, auto shop, dances and complaints about class size and teacher's salaries. We had different levels of classes so kids could find their way.

The country became the first super-power and went to the moon.

Now, schools are supposed to operate like businesses and are to dedicate themselves almost solely to passing tests. They are under political and religious pressure and are forced to operate in a society that doesn't really like to fund schools.

Kind of grim. I am not convinced this change is good.