Yeah, I forget the exact percentage of the taxes that go to schools, aargh. I took several classes on Consumption and Justice and Social/Political Philosophy but I can't remember/find the exact amount. Anyway, I know that there was some ridiculously low figure that it would take to educate every kid (maybe 5 bil?) but we won't/don't put forth that money.
I'm also VERY concerned about Bush's "no kid left behind" testing program. I don't think first graders should be tested every year, and I don't think teachers should have to spend a whole year teaching for a test. Blech. What do you think?