Given the importance of education and skills, this is disturbing:
After adjusting for multiple sources of bias and differences in sample construction, we establish that (1) the U.S. high school graduation rate peaked at around 80 percent in the late 1960s and then declined by 4-5 percentage points; (2) the actual high school graduation rate is substantially lower than the 88 percent estimate of the status completion rate issued by the NCIS [National Center for Educational Statistics]; (3) about 65 percent of blacks and Hispanics leave school with a high school diploma, and minority graduation rates are still substantially below the rates for non-Hispanic whites. In fact, we find no evidence of convergence in minority-majority graduation rates over the past 35 years…A significant portion of the convergence reported in the official statistics is due to black males obtaining GED credentials in prison.
Regarding education, I believe it is up to the parents to foster learning as fun for the child. Also, it is the parent’s responsibility to see what the child has an aptitude “for,” and to give plenty of opportunity to express that aptitude.
Most times, trade school is the best - for instance heavy machine operators or chef. With nothing more than a high school education, that child can earn real good money as a longshoreman or chef, electrician, plumber… when they enter the work force.
Not only is education important, but an intelligent approach to success through up bringing is even moreso.
[quote]kroby wrote:
Regarding education, I believe it is up to the parents to foster learning as fun for the child. Also, it is the parent’s responsibility to see what the child has an aptitude “for,” and to give plenty of opportunity to express that aptitude.
Most times, trade school is the best - for instance heavy machine operators or chef. With nothing more than a high school education, that child can earn real good money as a longshoreman or chef, electrician, plumber… when they enter the work force.
Not only is education important, but an intelligent approach to success through up bringing is even moreso.
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There is also a need for massive, massive reform of the American educational system.
The high schools don’t even have to compete for students or funding. It’s ridiculous.