There’s another thing at issue here. We don’t think it’s “fear mongering” – that’s what this writer called it -- to give folks the facts. It’s a fact that our teenagers are in the bottom third internationally in graduation rates, math, and problem solving. And I certainly don’t think it’s fear mongering to say that Americans should be concerned about those facts.
We’re not trying to stir up fear. We’re trying to stir up concern and action.
We’re appealing to Americans to confront hard facts with honesty and courage and to take on some tough challenges – and to expect their leaders to do so. We’re pointing out that we can create a better future for our children if we do that. That’s not fear mongering. If anything, that’s hope mongering.
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