Is America's failing education system going to impact our economy in 10 years' time?

[Bynary Fission]

America's education system is a failure. More kids than ever are getting an inadequate education. Many don't get good grades. And teachers are failing to do their jobs.
Granted, it's not all bad. Some teachers are good, and many schools are at least half-way decent to excellent. But that is not the overwhelming majority, sadly. In Nevada here, we rank 47th in the nation. I have seen the horror in my schools. It's in an appalling state. Most students don't know jack, and they never seem to remember what they've learned. I fear that America will lack enough educated people to run the country in time if things do not improve.
Recently in California, which has much better schools than here, had to cut education's funding by 10%, as they are in a fiscal crisis there. This does not bode well for nearly 1/10th of America's kids who reside there, which only confirms what may be happening.

What are your opinions on this? I believe if America does not improve, we will drive the nails deeper into our own coffin. I am trying to keep myself out of this by educating myself and training my brain. Sadly, many other kids are not that way. They like to hang out, talk, and some drink and smoke. Many procrastinate and don't do their homework often. Granted, not all kids are like this. Some have avoided the bandwagon, and are independent-minded individuals with a bright future ahead of them. I am crossing my fingers and hoping that things will improve.


~Bynary Fission