can't we do better than this?

Today I visited a centre/school for children with autism. My friend is on the board of this particular organisation and we were given a tour. The facilities were clean and cared for and one building was brand new. The staff were very thankful for what they had, but compared to the state school that my children attend (and compared to many other state schools I've worked in) it was all pretty basic and inadequate. Can't we do better than this?