The “educators” have their heads up a dark place. Already, the “graduation” rates at community colleges (getting a 2 year “degree” or transferring to a 4-year college) are dismal (approx. 25%). Many of the community college students take “remedial” courses (essentially high school courses that never count toward any college degree). The graduation rate nationally for all colleges is about 50% (defined as a degree within 6 years). Only about 26% of adults over the age of 24 have a college degree. Less than 1% have an advanced degree (MS, MA, PhD, LLD, MD and so forth). The educators continue to fail at raising these rates. They are in a very dark place.
Been there, done it and got the T-shirt.
High School is for lamo’s. I found it boring and even turned in papers from earlier grades as the ground they were covering was identical.
Since it was and I had received A’s I thought why not. I’m a busy guy and if they want to repeat the same stuff from 3rd grade or 8th grade, “then here you go. Where’s my grade?”.
I received the same grade for turning in the same paper. Teachers and students alike ain’t that bright.
Though sometimes I wish I had learned Algebra but, I couldn’t see how it would ever fit into my life. It’s suppose to make you think through but most of it was pointless.
Funny thing is I used Algebraic equations in Mechanical drafting and had no problem with them, as they were useful.
What can I say about High School? Nothing.
I was glad to leave and do something else.
Now I is a high income earner and still don’t think the choice to leave was ill conceived.