College Is Expensive, But Still a Smart Choice
The roughly 3 million Americans who graduated from high school last spring have had to grapple with a big decision: whether to continue with their educations this fall. In today's economic climate, a growing number of families are questioning the value of higher education. Will an investment in college pay off? Or will it simply be a high-cost ticket to the ranks of the unemployed?
If you think college is a good deal, you need to read my summary of "Academically Adrift" http://bit.ly/mkwKxq. Most undergraduate education doesn't do much to support critical thinking, problem solving, and writing skills. Kids work harder in high school, professor who are jusdged by students give easy grades and expect little. This is a crime given the cost. Douglas W. Green, EdD