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What do you mean, that's what schools basically look like but in color & different clothing. And what do you mean when everyone graduated high school? Back in the day, many many many many people did not finish school. Many.
This is true. My mother only completed the 9th grade, and she was a very, very good student (she would have graduated in 1945 or 1946). Continuing her education wasn't an option - her district didn't have a high school. One room school houses were still the norm in some pockets of the area. There was a high school in the adjoining district, but students were responsible for their own transportation (this was during WWII), and only the more financially secure students could attend. As it was, attending school involved some travel for my mother, a combination of the trolley and a lot of walking.
The 9th grade education she received, though, was probably on a par with (or superior to) current community college standards. Had she had a chance to continue her education, she would have gone far.
This is true. My mother only completed the 9th grade, and she was a very, very good student (she would have graduated in 1945 or 1946). Continuing her education wasn't an option - her district didn't have a high school. One room school houses were still the norm in some pockets of the area. There was a high school in the adjoining district, but students were responsible for their own transportation (this was during WWII), and only the more financially secure students could attend. As it was, attending school involved some travel for my mother, a combination of the trolley and a lot of walking.
The 9th grade education she received, though, was probably on a par with (or superior to) current community college standards. Had she had a chance to continue her education, she would have gone far.
Why are you dubious regarding the poster's claim? There are many people graduating from community colleges who have no grasp of history, spelling, grammar and have less than stellar math skills. Geography? Don't make me laugh.
Nice trip down memory lane (and my youth) but lets face it Ozzy & Harriet are dead, the beaver's do drugs on the south side. Realize that behind many of those well scrubbed face there were unspoken problems in their homes and possibly unfulfilled ambitions.
The past always looks better now then when we were experiencing it. Let realize that the kids in those pictures are parents today, maybe they didn't always learn their lessons so well...
Some of those pictures date back to the 40's. Those kids are grand and great grand parents, now.
Why are you dubious regarding the poster's claim? There are many people graduating from community colleges who have no grasp of history, spelling, grammar and have less than stellar math skills. Geography? Don't make me laugh.
Yes, and the same went for that time *in regards to primary school*, so what's your point? I mean my Grandmother was extremely intelligent and didn't finish the 5th grade. Should I say that the education she received when she was 11 is better than community college students get :-P? Education has always been about the willingness of the person to learn.
The definition used to get the percentage of a population's literacy is the ability to read and write at a specific age (typical age is 15)
That's it, no more details, no standards, nothing.
According to them the US has a literacy rate of 99%.
28 other countries have a higer literacy rate including North Korea, Russia, Latvia, Ukraine, Cuba, and Bosnia among others.
The majority of newspapers were and continue to be written at a 5th grade reading level. Very few publications go beyond an 8-10th grade level.
Based on reactions to posted links within this forum, it often appears a majority don't much read beyond a sensational headline, especially when the headline validates their perceptions.
So called journalists are increasingly being paid by click. Sensationalism pays.
Yes, and the same went for that time *in regards to primary school*, so what's your point? I mean my Grandmother was extremely intelligent and didn't finish the 5th grade. Should I say that the education she received when she was 11 is better than community college students get :-P? Education has always been about the willingness of the person to learn.
My point is the education most people receive is subpar compared to what children received years ago. You only have to read a newspaper or better yet our own cd to see the glaring examples.
My point is the education most people receive is subpar compared to what children received years ago. You only have to read a newspaper or better yet or own cd to see the glaring examples.
Enlighten us then, with your vast experience in the education field, about what made education in the past superior to the education of today.
Enlighten us then, with your vast experience in the education field, about what made education in the past superior to the education of today.
I am not a teacher. I was merely pointing out a fact that is glaringly obvious. Most of us who have worked with people under the age of 35 could give you examples of this in regard to spelling, critical thinking skills, an abysmal lack of knowledge in regard to history, etc. I am not saying this is true of everyone but there are a lot of ignorant people out there anymore and they have not been well served by the educational system in this country.
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