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The following editorial appeared in the New York Times. It has part of the situation right:The Dropout CrisisCorrect. High school dropouts are causing the US to lose ground educationally to rivals abroad. I'd go even further, and say that this situation must be reversed, or the US is likely to become a backwater, third world country before much longer. We can't have a 21st. century nation with a 19th. century educational system.Partly correct.Throwing money at this problem won't make it go away, but a comprehensive strategy is called for.Starting with getting the federal government to do what it is supposed to do, and allowing the states to do what they are supposed to do, including educate the next generation.And, including less centralization, not more, and emphasizing choice over a one size fits all program.Thoughts?
The following editorial appeared in the New York Times. It has part of the situation right:
The Dropout Crisis
Correct. High school dropouts are causing the US to lose ground educationally to rivals abroad. I'd go even further, and say that this situation must be reversed, or the US is likely to become a backwater, third world country before much longer. We can't have a 21st. century nation with a 19th. century educational system.
Partly correct.
Throwing money at this problem won't make it go away, but a comprehensive strategy is called for.
Starting with getting the federal government to do what it is supposed to do, and allowing the states to do what they are supposed to do, including educate the next generation.
And, including less centralization, not more, and emphasizing choice over a one size fits all program.
Thoughts?
