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Forum: Internet Links Topic: Is this ironic? started by: thibodeaux Posted by thibodeaux on Aug. 12 2014,11:57
Thanks to Alanis Morrissette, I can't tell anymore. But anyway:< http://www.gatesnotes.com/Educati....Remarks > QUOTE The United States is actually pretty good at getting students into higher-ed programs. But our completion rates are shockingly low. The United States has the highest dropout rate of any developed country for kids who start a higher-ed program. And that has a huge impact on their ability to build a career and earn a good living. Guess who said that. Posted by TheCatt on Aug. 12 2014,12:34
Well, given the URL you posted...But, he's a pretty special case. I'm guessing for more average joes, college grad degree matter more. Posted by thibodeaux on Aug. 12 2014,15:30
The assumption is that everybody is college material, and if only everybody could just get a degree, they'd be so much better off.Bill Gates is smart enough to know that's bullshit, so I wonder if he really believes it. Posted by TheCatt on Aug. 12 2014,15:58
Well, if they're good enough to get INTO college, surely they are good enough to finish, and only life circumstances are preventing them.
Posted by TPRJones on Aug. 12 2014,16:14
Um, no. Not all colleges have strict entrance requirements.Yes, there are a lot of people that have no business getting a four-year degree. Most of those would do well in a six-month to two-year technical program, though. Posted by TheCatt on Aug. 12 2014,16:21
I should have made my sarcasm more obvious, sorry.
Posted by TPRJones on Aug. 12 2014,16:23
Oh. No, my mistake. I hear that sort of thing said seriously all too often, sadly. |