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   11/07/08

   Kryptonitemare

   Yes, I do. I think higher learning is something that should be earned and wanted. Most people don't want it and get from point A to B just because they need to.
   
   A majority of people in their everyday life don't bother using anything they learned past their freshman year of highschool anyway.
   
   I'm not saying education is bad, But maybe it isn't for everyone. Yay McCareers and Waljobs!

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      11/07/08

      lotusb

      I agree with their decision, but for different reasons. This will free up education money and perhaps they can hire better qualified or more teachers. Also, this will allow, as you say, those who "Education isn't for" (paraphrasing) to move on to their "McJobs", and those who are serious about getting into good colleges the oppertunity to learn in an environment where education is mutually desired.
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      11/07/08

      Kryptonitemare

      Oh yeah, Not only would it free up money but pretty much stop wasting time for those who won't be going to college. Unless you know you have a career in mind you really don't need a majority of what's taught. It just never sinks in.
      
      As for the McJobbers, This isn't only limited to these type of jobs. There are plenty of jobs out there in offices that don't include any complex thinking. For alot of office jobs all you need is a 9th grade education and some customer service classes. Sadly alot of those who are doing said jobs now are missing the CS part.
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   11/07/08

   Kryptonitemare

   I was wondering, Has the ol' High School Diploma really meant that much in the past years?
   
   There has never been a moment where I've been asked for it at a job or anything really....

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      11/07/08

      Anok

      Nope, not really. Although it can help determine what college you go to, so maybe...
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   11/07/08

   Vicdee

   I got a bachelors degree at 20

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   11/07/08

   choconoodle

   i graduated highschool and entered the university at the age of 16...i lived in a different country but it worked for us... so yeah i think it is not a bad idea to graduate at that age.

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   11/07/08

   bendingtree

   I also graduated from high school and started college while I was 16. It was fine. I think that 17 and 18 year old kids are hungry for more independence and substance. High school in its current configuration is a pretty bizarre, artificial environment.

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   11/07/08

   XanthePat

   This is normal in the UK. You finish school at 16 if you pass your GCSE you can go to sixth form college for A level,(which is for 2 years then on to university)or training programme or work.If you do not do any of these you can not claim any social security benefits until you are 18.
   In my fathers generation you could leave school at 14.

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   11/07/08

   xmarks

   I don't know how NH does it but my nephew went to community college at 16, end of sophomore year. He had to get his AA degree to get his high school diploma. For him it worked out great.
   
   Without the requirement of continuing education, I see a lot of risks to it.

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   11/07/08

   timethief

   They are looking to implement a board exam that can be taken as many times as needed in the 10th grade. If passed, students can then go on to community or tech schools of their choice. If not passed they can take the last two years of HS and another more difficult exam in their senior year.
   
   I graduated from highschool at 15 and then went to college. I don't see a problem with this at all.

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   5/23/09

   richel8

   I am not in favor of that if you failed you will get back 2yrs. of high school.I think its not a good idea.
   
   For high school boys out there maybe you should try boarding school you can read it here:
   www.fieldstoneacademy.org

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