Voters Want More from Schools on 2cents worth

A new, nationwide poll of registered voters reveals that Americans are deeply concerned that the United States is not preparing young people with the skills they need to compete in the global economy. An overwhelming 80 percent of voters say that the kind of skills students need to learn to be prepared for the jobs of the 21st century is different from what they needed 20 years ago. Yet a majority of Americans say that schools need to do a better job of keeping up with changing educational needs. The national poll was conducted by Public Opinion Strategies and Peter D. Hart Research Associates on behalf of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills. Among the other key findings. Eighty-eight percent of voters say they believe that schools can and should incorporate 21st century skills such as critical thinking and problem-solving skills, computer and technology skills, and communication and self-direction skills into the curriculum. Sixty-six percent of voters say they believe that students need more than just the basics of reading, writing and math; schools also need to incorporate a broader range of skills. Fifty-three percent say they believe schools should place an equal emphasis on 21st century skills and basic skills. What does this mean to me? Well it might mean that when I get a serious job, that I might have, in the 21st century a person in India might be my boss. Also it might mean that I could get fired for not knowing what to do in my job.

As we graduate many kids in America will have a hard time to find a good job. This is kind of like Mr. Fisch's power point "Did You Know?" and how Indian and Asian countries have more kids per day than the U.S. and in areas have better schools than some of the U.S. schools.