Should all students go to college?

by Sara Ring

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2009-08-12 12
Postsecondary education may be an unrealistic goal for those who barely graduate from high school.
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It's widely believed that college is not only a place to continue one's education, it's also the key to a successful career. Indeed, the median income for non-college graduates with families is close to the poverty line. But for students who barely graduate from high school, a college diploma may be an unrealistic goal. Would those students who are unlikely to succeed in college be better served by a trade or technical school, or by starting to work? Is college the best path for all students? Tell us what you think!

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[2] http://www.edutopia.org/yes-prep-college-preparation-video
[3] http://www.edutopia.org/yes-prep-students-parents-slide-show
[4] http://www.edutopia.org/yes-prep-charter-school-overview
[5] http://www.edutopia.org/yes-prep-charter-schools-barbic-video
[6] http://www.edutopia.org/vocational-college-postsecondary-education
[7] http://www.edutopia.org/college-success-portfolio-part-one
[8] http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200806/college
[9] http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2009/06/11/34riddile.h28.html
[10] http://www.ajc.com/services/content/opinion/stories/2008/05/12/colleged.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=17

This article originally published on 11/3/2009
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