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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There's a lot of discussion and innovation concerned with the "value of a four year college education". See Mitch Daniels at Purdue who is laser focused on providing measurable value to students (and has maintained tuition at the same level for the past seven years).  One issue is that high school students are not well prepared for college - a focus on higher, measurable, standards for HS graduation, and improved career guidance, could help students and families assess their readiness, ambition and interest for college.  It's been said that "college is not the place to find yourself" - unless of course you have plenty of time and money.  When plumbers, iron workers, large equipment operators, electricians, HVAC/Gas can earn $60,000/yr after a training program post HS, for a lot of kids it makes sense.  If you can work up to running a few crews, invest in property, work hard, you can make more than most "white collar" guys - and if it's your thing you will have more fun.   Showing students a broad range of employment paths is important.  The WaPo highlights local entrepreneurs each week and it's fun to read about how people found their niche.

Some other resources -

https://www.nas.org/articles/one_hundred_great_ideas_for_higher_education

Watch The Case Against Education - Bryan Caplan Professor at George Mason :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hZylJp-pHo   HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertfarrington/2014/11/10/5-proud-alternatives-to-going-to-college/#212f00da354e

As Mark Twain said:  "I have never let my schooling interfere with my education".[/quote]
Thank you.[/quote]

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