2 Million Minutes
Hi
Two million minutes - that is the approximate time spent between the beginning for the eight grade and the end of high school. How is this time being spent by U.S students vis-à-vis students in economies like China and India?
As someone who has lived in China for the past six years, I can say that Chinese students in general are pushed really hard by their teachers and parents.
Especially in high school (middle school), Chinese students work for very long hours, even going to classes on a Saturday. They don’t complain, it is a cultural thing. Their parents had to do it and so do they.
Some pundits claim that U.S students are losing their edge and point to the rapid advances in India and China as proof of this.
Whether you agree with this or not, a strong argument can be made that American students are not spending their time in high school optimally. In India and China, students appear to be more diligent and focused.
Having said that, the fact remains that America is still the richest country in the world and leads in business, technology and science. Their educational system has to be doing something right for this to be the case.
Is America’s youth really losing their edge? Is their educational system still able to compete effectively with those in fast growing economies of Asia?
Take a look at this provocative video and article and make up your own mind.
Make it a great day
David
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