The Skills Gap: America's Young Workers Are Lagging Behind (2015)

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12 pointsanarbadalov4 comments

Went down the rabbit hole and was surprised to learn that the U.S. spends more than any other country on education. Lots more interesting takeaways — from Canada, Singapore, Finland, South Korea, and Germany — here: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/sep/07/us-education...

You're comparing a country with a 30%+ black/Mestizo component to a list of countries that are 90%+ white or East-Asian. The same kids who score highly in Finland or Korea, also score highly in the US. But because they comprise a lower % of the population, our average as a whole is lower than Finland/Korea.

Sure, this is about race, not income inequality or underpaid teachers or overcrowded schools... At very least get your facts straight: According to Canada's 2016 census about 73% of Canadians are white. By now that percentage is probably lower.

So, what are reasons?

Computers and Smartphones?

Social Medias?

CRT?

Education not being cool?

Not believing that hardwork pays off?

Well, maybe stealing faang jobs will not be that hard in future

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