Proof that education is a failure.

[Moonglow]

I know you work in education, and I'm sure you do right by your students.

But you have to have seen things that prove this criticism is correct.

What have you done for the human race lately?

 

[daveman]

Why is there such a negative perception of education in this thread? I learned things at my undergrad university that I was able to immediately put to use ONCE I obtained a job (computer programming).

My master's degree has not resulted in me getting a job in the field of cybersecurity but it HAS equipped me with knowledge that was very much needed to improve my own life & cybersecurity (becoming more cybersecure) as well as the lives of many of my clients (becoming more cybersecure).

If things go according to plan, my master's will also help me obtain/once obtained in my next area of pursuit.

I don't see how gaining knowledge can ever be a "bad" thing UNLESS a person is told that if they go to school, pursue a particular course of study then they are "guaranteed" a GOOD job in that field. I found that for some people, particularly speaking of myself, that path is not a straight line.

Education in hard sciences and technology is good. Education in squishy subjects are little more than vanity degrees that prepare one for teaching it (limited job pool), or retail and fast food. Useless.

 

[daveman]

What have you done for the human race lately?

I haven't indoctrinated any children with leftist bullshit, for one thing.

 

[Moonglow]

I haven't indoctrinated any children with leftist bullshit, for one thing.

nothing, I get it.

 

[daveman]

nothing, I get it.

And you?

 

[White 6]

It was more holistic in focus - nationwide and some example states / jurisdictions would include Oregon and Baltimore.

I don't know about those places. I guess I am just glad, I raised my kids in Jackson, TN, so they could graduate from public school, attend college with large scholarships, graduate, and very quickly find professional job openings, in their fields. I think public schools and what kids get out of it, depends on the parents and the kids, but that is from living here and raising our kids.

 

[HikerGuy83]

Graduates are told they can do anything they aspire to thanks mostly to their education. So why aren't they solving the problems that they aspired to solve? Most government agencies that are funded to solve problems employ only college grads (and then mostly masters). With all that education and taxpayers' money why can't they do the job that they aspire to and are paid handsomely for?

I thought this would be a thread about the lefties on this board.

 

[Moonglow]

And you?

I am not the one claiming that schools have failed.

 

[NewsVine_Mariyam]

Don't you mean implication?

I'm still studying and learning ;-)

To imply is to hint at something, and to infer is to make an educated guess at what someone means. In other words, when you infer, you're making an educated guess as to what another person is implying. An implication is a statement, and an inference is a conclusion.​

 

[NewsVine_Mariyam]

NewsVine_Mariyam

If I was a teacher, I would ask how many of my students made their beds this morning. To those who raise their hands I would say, "Good, you are ready to learn what I have to teach." To the rest I would say, "Tomorrow I want the rest of you to raise your hands as well."

By the way, I watched Netflix' "The Perfect Couple" last weekend and not to be a spoiler but the maid was questioned about a particular guest of the house and her snobby response was "he makes his bed ...like a POOR person..." which caused me a great deal of amusement

 

[frigidweirdo]

Graduates are told they can do anything they aspire to thanks mostly to their education. So why aren't they solving the problems that they aspired to solve? Most government agencies that are funded to solve problems employ only college grads (and then mostly masters). With all that education and taxpayers' money why can't they do the job that they aspire to and are paid handsomely for?

I guess your post is proof against education, how many people on this forum went through the education system and can't make a decent argument?

 

[SweetSue92]

Graduates are told they can do anything they aspire to thanks mostly to their education. So why aren't they solving the problems that they aspired to solve? Most government agencies that are funded to solve problems employ only college grads (and then mostly masters). With all that education and taxpayers' money why can't they do the job that they aspire to and are paid handsomely for?

Dude, we know you didn't go to college. It's fine. No one cares.

 

[Unkotare]

Why is there such a negative perception of education in this thread? ....

Mainly ignorance and insecurity.

 

[Unkotare]

I'm a decade older than the boomers.

The Lost Generation?

 

[Woodznutz]

The Lost Generation?

The generation that is dying out.

 

[Woodznutz]

Mainly ignorance and insecurity.

Education doesn't provide what is needed to overcome our problems. Otherwise, it's just fine.

For example, we need new laws to combat the drug problem, but none are forthcoming.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

Education doesn't provide what is needed to overcome our problems. Otherwise, it's just fine.

Can you be more specific?

 

[Woodznutz]

Can you be more specific?

Let's take the SNAP program. What educated genius includes snack foods and soft drinks for a demographic that doesn't need more sugar, fat, and salt in their diet. Twenty percent of the SNAP allowance is spent on these items.

 

[Woodznutz]

Which government agency are you refering to?

Any government agency that is failing in its mission. At the highest level our lawmakers are unable or unwilling to pass laws needed to protect us. See my statement about drugs at the bottom of my posts.

 

[Moonglow]

Any government agency that is failing in its mission. At the highest level our lawmakers are unable or unwilling to pass laws needed to protect us. See my statement about drugs at the bottom of my posts.

Hmm, according to you no Republicans have ever controlled the US govt.