themodernsoutherngentleman:

mocus:

from Greg Laden (@gregladen)

The vast majority of American public school students are proficient (sic) [probably meant deficient] in the level of science learning expected for their age group. The Thomas B. Fordham Institute has issued “The State of Science Standards 2012” as part of an effort to assess the causes of this dismal state of affairs.

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Seriously, TN?  We got a D?  Come on, now! The one thing I will say positively about this is that not a single Southern got an F.  Gotta find a positive somewhere.  But a D being the average for the South is completely unacceptable.  

We passed! Party time!

/geez not surprised at all

it is extra sad since one of our state tests is a science one (9th grade science)