Is a California Public Education Worthless?

Prestopundit quotes professor of management, Richard Nehrbass on the appalling lack of knowledge exhibited by students entering his class. The report is so disturbing that I hesitate to believe it can be true. Roughly one-half of California's $100 billion state budget is spent on education. I don't think state taxpayers are getting an especially good deal for their investment. See the article here: You're a college student in California