Posted by Valleview on September 20, 2014 at 18:31:33 from (72.106.128.122):
In Reply to: Our education system posted by John in La on September 20, 2014 at 16:15:06:
There are many clever, talented youngsters in the school systems who take good advantage of what is offered them, go on to college of some sort and do well. The problem is with the schools who do not deal well with the 50 to 75% who are not especially academic, but may have other interests and abilities. Vocational programs have been eliminated or greatly reduced due to budget problems and the idea that all kids should be pushed toward college. State education departments insist that all kids should take college prep courses when a good many should get a firm grounding in workplace math, business english and civic responsibility instead. When kids are not offered the type of schooling that best meets their needs, they tend to become bored and unruly. That's not to say that there are some parents who do not model respect and responsibility very well, and some are overly involved- both do not help matters. However, education in this country needs a major, major overhaul. I do not see it happening anytime soon- do you? Rand- teacher and counselor at an addiction recovery program
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