: There's no question that our American educational system is at a crossroads. The fact that only 20% of high school students graduate is horrifying. American students placing 37th in industrial nations is cause for great alarm. The extreme emphasis on standardized testing and college placement ignores the injustices our youth experience. This cannot continue if our system is to meet each student's learning needs and give them life skills. Moody includes a discussion on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic with suggestions for parents, concerned citizens, educators and politicians to navigate this critical crossroads safely. "My love for students and my many years of experience in education come together with valuable information to help us mend our broken educational system.