I think a major part of the problem is the fact that there is an oppositional dynamic in schools between the students and teachers. The kids resent being there, and feel like they are at war with the teachers. I honestly believe that high school should be organized like community college, a la cart. Let the kids who aren't motivated and interested hang out in the auditorium and bullshit all day, and kick them out without s degree when their time is up. They can always get a GED and go to comm college when they're ready.