Education paths

Denver Post by Michael P. Mazenko | May. 10, 2009 (Opinion)

"Too many people are going to college."

This blasphemy from controversial social critic Charles Murray in his book "Real Education" should not be immediately dismissed, but hotly debated as Colorado evaluates school reform. Considering three-quarters of high school students go on to college, but less than one-third of Americans currently has a bachelor's degree, Murray may be right about our focus on four-year colleges. Full Story »

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 by Kristin Gorski - May. 10, 2009

A very interesting, insightful opinion piece. The writer, a current teacher, is well versed in current educational innovations in other school districts in the U.S. Offers solutions to problems he sees within education. Well written.

However, in an innovative response to calls for education reform, New Hampshire recently revealed a plan that allows high school graduation at 16. That’s not the ... More »

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