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The United States: Falling Behind in College Degrees
Back in the 1980s, the United States led the world in having a college-educated workforce. Over the past few decades, though, things have changed dramatically. According to a disturbing new report issued by the College Board this Thursday, July 22, the United States ranks 12th among 36 developed countries in the number of adults with college degrees. College and high school graduation rankings have also dropped drastically, and the College Board warns that this growing gap between the U.S. and other countries threatens to undermine American economic competitiveness.
College Board Warns Leaders on Capitol Hill
The New York Times reported on Friday, July 23 that Gaston Caperton, president of the College Board, had a grim message for the education leaders and policy makers at a meeting held on Capitol Hill:
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Melissa Rhone earned her Bachelor of Music in Education from the University of Tampa. She resides in the Tampa Bay area and enjoys writing about college, pop culture, and epilepsy awareness.