Education in the U.S.

[kempermentor]

> Alla:
> 
> Few days ago a friend complained to me that his office manager, who 
> supposed to have high school education shared a surprise bit of 
> knowledge that he learned recently.
> 
> You want to know what this bit of knowledge is? Oh, he was shocked 
> to learn that Rome is located in Italy and not in Greece. No it is 
> not a joke. He said he thought for years that Rome is a greek city.

Kemper now:
A decade ago, I was working one-on-one with this average 16 year old
kid.  He asked me what the date was.  I told him it was the last day
in February (on a non-leap year).  With all sincerity, he asked, "The
thirty-second?"

I left the room quickly, so as not to embarrass him with my tears of
laughter.  I know that sounds mean, but if you don't laugh, despair
sets in.

Kemper