More ammunition against the feel-good "Everybody goes to college!" I've been lambasting those of this opinion, esp the former Governor Jennie, for such silliness.
http://www.humanevents.com/2012/06/27/walter-williams-too-much-college/
And how long have some of us been arguing that? I know one guy (me!) who's
been arguing that for at least 17 years. Williams cites many of the arguments
I've used. College isn't for everyone. Not all jobs require a college
education. "Everybody" in college requires a slackening of rigor and quality,
to avoid an inordinate amount of failures/dropouts. Such a watering down of
rigor dilutes the education of capable students. And the list goes on....
But what are the current trends? "Everybody goes to college." More and more
advance placement courses. Elimination of vocational education. Virtual
colleges, not to mention "getting four-year degrees in one year."
McColleges. We're letting the wrong people dictate what college is...and we are
paying the price in far more ways than one. The price promises to increase in the future.
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