Don't you think it'd be more beneficial if students went to school year round with periodic (maybe week long) breaks? It seems quite an inconvienence when kids are off for three months at a time with parents who both work. Plus it'd better prepare them for how the work force actually operates. I think a revamping of our school system is in order!
And where is the emphasis on finances? In a world that revolves around it, very little time is spent on money management.
Individualized testing (and testing period) is another area that doesn't truly represent how folks work in the real world. It's very rare that a person works on their own in anything in America.
Just some thoughts...