Allow me to introduce you to Dennis Prager. Mr. Prager is an American conservative talk-show host who has stated the facts about modern America that most have tried, consciously or unconsciously, tried to avoid. Although he is not an educator, he seems to understand education better than anyone else I know of. He wrote a speech that he says should be given by every high school principal in America to the students and staff of his school. This speech could be used as a sort of blueprint for American education. To read it, click here and scroll down.