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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]From the current Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook, here are some STEM-related fields are indicated as being in the fastest growing category they have: biochemistry, biophysics, biomedical engineering, cost estimation, database administrators, geographers, software developers...  Lots of demand out there.  Meanwhile, jobs for those who barely got a high school education - jobs like manufacturing and food service are in decline.

Again, why so eager to slam doors in these kids' faces when schools should be opening doors to career opportunities?  Why so eager to dumb America down?[/quote]

There are many different routes to a successful life.  Requiring a high level of math to those who aren't inclined is a way to slam doors on kids who have no aptitude or inclination for a STEM career, but would benefit from college.  I believe we should OFFER all of these opportunities.  My question is, are these requirements actually necessary?

Fastest growing doesn't tell us how many jobs or what slice of the workforce these professions represent.[/quote]

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