why cracking up the cityfiles because of such a small measure? dont you know that education wont develop during a good night rest, but over a long time? simnation wont become stupid right after you cut the education spendings to zero, though i wouldnt wonder if the next sim generation will use these pink fluid filled pools of the noxious nylon plant for swimming. let your sims graduate first, before you judge them. boost your schools and libraries, wait a little longer, and watch your city rising up again. still your question is interesting.