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Old 01-08-2018, 02:45 PM
 
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America is almost at the bottom of the industrialized world in education now -- I'd say our public schools are failing
They are not.
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Old 01-08-2018, 02:48 PM
 
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When it comes to education, throwing money at the problem doesn't work. There are kids in Africa sitting under trees holding chalk and small blackboards and are smarter than most US kids. PBS did a special on this many years ago and it made an impression on me. Good teachers, motivated kids and involved parents are key. It's a cultural thing. Certain cultures view education as important while others don't. There is a reason why Asian kids are top of the class.
So they value education in Africa? Is this your point?

I note that all systems are not the same and that many are very good but then I read something like above and I question my belief.
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