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damnrad · Feb 12, 2004, 03:13 pm

</span><blockquote><span class="smallfont">Quote:</span><hr size="1" />Originally Posted by (libertyminded,)
What is it about America that makes the rest of the world view us with general disdain?
Why do America's students consistantly rank 14th-16th in the world despite the fact that we spend almost 3 times more per student (about $12,000 a yer) than our closest competitor ($4300 per year, Japan)?

The answer to these and many other questions can be found in the genesis of our forced public education system. The Purpose Behind Forced Education <hr size="1" /></blockquote><span class='postcolor'>

Then why do educational systems in the rest of the world turn out a better product, even though they also feature mandatory attendance at school?

By the way, I would not tout the system of Japan, which induces horrible stress in students, while allowing little leeway for creative learning.

Feb 12, 2004, 03:13 pm	#5 (permalink) (top)
damnrad Igneous Magma Posts: 264	</span><blockquote><span class="smallfont">Quote:</span><hr size="1" />Originally Posted by (libertyminded,) What is it about America that makes the rest of the world view us with general disdain? Why do America's students consistantly rank 14th-16th in the world despite the fact that we spend almost 3 times more per student (about $12,000 a yer) than our closest competitor ($4300 per year, Japan)? The answer to these and many other questions can be found in the genesis of our forced public education system. The Purpose Behind Forced Education <hr size="1" /></blockquote><span class='postcolor'> Then why do educational systems in the rest of the world turn out a better product, even though they also feature mandatory attendance at school? By the way, I would not tout the system of Japan, which induces horrible stress in students, while allowing little leeway for creative learning.