I was referencing Germany as one of many countries that regularly outscores our kids in math and science. If that country doesn't work for you, feel free to pick another. It's a pretty long list.
Look for... The union label.... Or better yet, our educational decline coincides with the growth of the dept. of education. You choose.
I thought this was a rather interesting research project, FWIW.. http://www.cu-portland.edu/coe/thesis/documents/rebecca snyder ar.pdf
From what I've been able to gather about Germany, their education system is solid, but they also provide real-life work experience through schooling, which is what I'm assuming the program that the OP was discussing to be a similar concept. Which is why I don't get the hate for the program.... if it seems to work in other countries, why not here? On a side note, HCP, you'd be screwed in Germany. The Polish are to Germany as Mexicans are to the US. There's no work for you there, son. Be glad the NBA is back to work!
Completely agree. I believe the landscape of a college degree will be changing over the next 25 years. Being able to get a degree through a correspondence classes, satellite campuses and using the internet will grow more and more. Experiencing a Ivy league or Stanford education (living on campus) is great experience, but not for the price tag. Get a college degree from a major university on line really reduces costs and will be the wave of the future, IMO.
Currently, so many are working outside their educational expertise. Seems various employers simply want to see the sheepskin, not necessarily in the specific field of study.
