Amen, Iraxy!
Yes, we do need to be "politically correct" because who wants to put up with bullies, ignorance, racism, sexism, etc.? And yes, reading', writ in', 'rithmatic are VERY important. But a lot needs to come from parents and it's just not happening. Then teachers are blamed for everything while the parents make up excuses for their children. These "children" do drop out because all they can think is athletics then they become the class clown to cover up for their own short-comings in their education, disrupting the education of every student in class.
Sorry too for the rant: this started out to be a funny post.