When the institution is fully dependent on the state for support, why would any ideas be put forth that could put their lifeblood in jeopardy?
http://www.zerohedge.com/political/how-school-districts-put-politics-children

Realist - Everybody in America is soft, and hates conflict. The cure for this, both in politics and social life, is the same -- hardihood. Give them raw truth.