I just finished reading an article in the Baltimore Sun about dropout rates. Maryland had the idea to require students to remain in school, by law, until the age of 18. This would be fair and constitutional, considering 18 is the age required to be an adult. However, the cost would be outrageous. Also, the size of classrooms would nearly triple and the board of education would need 1100 more teachers. Do you guys think it's important that everyone be educated no matter what the cost? even if they don't want to be educated? how about if 16 was the cut off line and to 18 was left to the parents? Obviously a well educated society is necessary for our livelihood to be optimal. I think this education is important no matter what the cost. (If New Jersey doesn't hire me I might move down to Maryland lol)
--Mike
heres the link.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/annearundel/bal-md.ar.dropout11feb11,0,4548737.story
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