Friday, February 27, 2009

Obama On Education

So tonight I ask every American to commit to at least one year or more of higher education or career training. This can be a community college or a four-year school, vocational training or an apprenticeship. But whatever the training may be, every American will need to get more than a high school diploma.

And dropping out of high school is no longer an option. It’s not just quitting on yourself; it’s quitting on your country. And this country needs and values the talents of every American.

2 comments:

  1. This is ridiculous. Dropping out of high school is NO LONGER an option? When was it an option? Never was for me; not for my kids. Not for the vast majority of Americans.
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  2. Hi Bob. Check the statistics.

    In 2006, basically 1 out of every 3 students did NOT graduate from high school. Virginia's results are at the national average. Info here:

    http://www.higheredinfo.org/dbrowser/index.php?submeasure=36&year=2006&level=nation&mode=graph&state=0
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