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I spent 13 years in public schools and was one of the better students. I felt then as I do a now a quarter century later: the majority of my time there was wasted.

The week of my 18th birthday and a few days before graduation, I left. On principle.



You left so close to the end of classes that you were still guaranteed to graduate? That’s a pretty hollow statement. If anything, it looks like a case of senioritis.


Did not graduate.


What principle was that?


Doesn't almost everyone spend 12-13 years in public schools?


6-26% drop out, depending where you live

6-7% homeschool

10% attend private school




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