Lauren Carroll

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  Lauren commented on the article | over 2 years ago

  Bill Gates: The Real Secretary of Education?

  Ok, what you need to learn is that there is always going to be an income gap in every society around the world. Schools need to realize that not everyone is cut out for college. There should be more trade schools and less push for college success. Therefore, let the brilliant do their job. Education is the foundation for competition in society. EVERY country succeeding has individuals dedicated to their education, if they are dedicated to their ambitious desires. We shouldn't hand everything to everyone on a silver platter. Remember when our grandparents were younger and after the Depression? They didn't see working at McDonalds flipping burgers discouraging, they saw it as an opportunity. Open your eyes and mind to the world's progression and historical realities of the societies throughout the years. Life is tough and education unfortunately is going to have to be measured by standardized testing. Yes, poverty makes our lives more difficult, however we should learn from India in this economic transition and see where women walk 10 miles to school every morning. This is the reality. Americans need to realize they are falling back based upon their own decisions.