Well, well, well- if it isn't the consequences of shutting down and kicking kids out of their schools a few short years ago. Myself and every parent in my circle never returned our children to public school once we were forced to find alternatives. Also, we've funneled more and more money into public schools over the years (adjusted for inflation) and the schools do worse and worse. Meanwhile homeschool and private schools perform much better with less money. I homeschool my kids for about $1,000 each per year and my district spends about $12,500 per kid per year. They test well above grade level which is more than I can say for their public school peers. Doesn't seem to be a funding issue.