by Lawrence Wilson MD
Two prominent economists were recently asked what is the greatest challenge facing America. Both agreed it is not the budget deficit or health care, but the decline of the American public school system. Costs are higher and academic performance lower than most other industrialized nations. Also, dropout rates in some areas reach 20-30%. I will divide the discussion of our schools into three parts: 1) outside influences, 2) philosophies and methods, and 3) an inflexible structure.
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