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Is the high school obsolete?
Leaders ranging from the richest man in the world to Minnesota's governor say the same thing -- the American high school needs a complete overhaul. The U.S. lags behind key competitors in math and science scores and graduation rates. MPR explores how well our high schools are doing, and how they can improve.Is the high school obsolete?
How are high schools doing?
April 23, 2007
St. Paul, Minn. — In recent years, some prominent politicians and business leaders have suggested that high schools, particularly big ones, are not equipped to prepare students for the modern world.
Minnesota Public Radio asks "is high school obsolete?" in a series of reports. MPR's Cathy Wurzer talks with Minnesota Public Radio education reporter Laura McCallum for an overview of the current state of high school education and a preview of the series.
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