Polls: Education & Career

I believe it really started to go downhill for late-Millenials and GenZers for sure. There was such a strong emphasis on standardized testing and strict curriculums, so much that soft skills, socioemotional developmental skills, and interpersonal skills were severely neglected.

Employers often complain GenZ lacks professionalism and other soft skills. This is why. We were raised to sit at desks, do independant schoolwork, and have a 30-minute lunch break. Recess ended in the 5th grade, so that was one less opportunity to freely socialize with peers.

In addition, we have seen a rise in Autistic Spectrum Disorders and psychological disorders over the many years.

I most certainly agree with eliminating the US Dept of Education. I am onboard. They were a huge reason for the decline of the education system. To me, this was too much federal overreach into state affairs.

What school subjects were your favorites?

When you were in school, what was your worst subject?

Lol. As if losing a job is awkward enough, I don't consider it the "mental anguish" that some may take it as like a break up - lol : however always seek professional support - no my question here is just for humour banter about any stories if you're legally allowed to broadly post any answers or whatever. You know? No lawsuits please, ha. I for one have either resigned, been fired from or not renewed at countless jobs. I'm not proud of it, yet there is capitalism for all to behold. Sighs.

Pick one

PLEASE STAY ON TOPIC! WE ALL KNOW THE LIMITATIONS OF THE SAT TO PREDICT COLLEGE SUCCESS (ZIP CODE HAS MUCH BETTER SUCCESS). WE ALSO KNOW THAT MANY COLLEGES HAVE GONE SAT "TEST OPTIONAL" SO IT MAY BE A NON-ISSUE FOR ADMITTANCE BUT STILL COSTS $ TO ADMINISTER.

The PSAT (P=Practice) was given by "not-for-profit" College Board today. Many PUBLIC high schools "go remote" for Seniors & Freshman & only test takers report. These same PUBLIC schools then provide FREE labor, utilities & rent free space today AND again when they administer +30 Subject AP exams in May.

The College Board receives revenue around $500 million every year from AP exams and other related materials with $90 million of that coming from PUBLIC schools.

The College Board has profit margins of roughly 14%. Therefore, in 2020, the College Board made $150 – $160 million in profits. The College Board also has over $1.1 billion in cash and investments according to public records. The President of the College Board makes over $1 million dollars a year while several of its executives make $300K to $500K a year in salary.

Is it fair to students, (AND parents, taxpayers, society) to lose quality face to face instructional time to a corporation?

Should taxpayers be providing this service (for $9 a student) to a VERY PROFITABLE "not-for-profit" corporation?