Perhaps, but I don't think it is an American education system problem, all countries put their own spin on their histories. I've met teachers from many different countries, good and bad. It's a human issue. Passing a teaching license test does not make you a good teacher, only a legally qualified teacher. I believe you too, Red, have run into teachers that were not exactly as qualified as you wished? Spirituality is taught in higher grade courses, usually falling under the heading of Philosophy, or Psychology. Until maturity, I think it's best that a child learns some topic basics from their family. And yes, thorny is problematic. I've heard many spiritual theories and beliefs that I would have problems with, being taught to my children as fact, when their own histories show otherwise.