Almost 80 Percent of NYC High School Graduates Do Not Have the Skills for College
Must re-learn reading and writing
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — It's an education bombshell.
Nearly 80 percent of New York City high school graduates need to relearn basic skills before they can enter the City University's community college system.
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Lol wut?
Only 80%? Is that all?
That's not a secret. Many students can't acquire skills in the process of study; for example, such skills as researching and writing an essay can bring lots of benefits in the future, but students have a faint idea how to write this paper. But I don't blame students who use MyEssayServiceWriting.com site to get professional support and answers on some questions. I think educators are responsible for kid's education as well as parents. Student's fails and success depend on the educator. Talented teachers should keep children busy, motivated and engaged at schools as it helps them to evolve the powers of mind and acquire some necessary skills.