THRAWN RICKLE: The Sorry State of Education in US

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Thursday, September 18, 2003

The Sorry State of Education in US

It is a fact that American young people compare very poorly with youths from other developed nations in their reading and writing skills, in their mathematical ability, in their knowledge of geography. Nobody really denies the problem, although it is frequently stated in ways that lend support to specific points of view. Depending on whom you ask, the blame for this unfortunate situation is attributed to almost every element of our society. The teachers, the parents, the unions, the government,... Sign in to see full entry.

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