Apr 2, 20080

A Better Education

Categories: Education

The United States education system has long been a one-style fits all. Either you go to college or you just don’t. A college education these days may not prepare you for an actual career. Other countries are more willing to provide an alternate to college in apprenticeships and vocational education.

However, [...]

The United States education system has long been a one-style fits all. Either you go to college or you just don't. A college education these days may not prepare you for an actual career. Other countries are more willing to provide an alternate to college in apprenticeships and vocational education. However, there is a university that is trying things a new way. Kettering University has a unique co-op program. You can join their engineering co-op programs ... Read More

Jan 27, 20072

If I Were President…

Categories: Education, If I Were President...

One of the first things I would do is completely eliminate the Department of Education. I believe that this Department is a total waste of money. Each state should be responsible for the education of its citizens. They do not need oversight by the Federal Government.
If fact, the annual budget for the [...]

One of the first things I would do is completely eliminate the Department of Education. I believe that this Department is a total waste of money. Each state should be responsible for the education of its citizens. They do not need oversight by the Federal Government. If fact, the annual budget for the Department of Education is $56 billion dollars. Currently, there are 61.2 million school-age children between 5 and 19 in the United States. Basically, if you just got ... Read More