Raise The Age Of Compulsory Education To 19?

  Ina New York Times column today Harold Levy, former NYC K12 schools chancellor, wants to add a year of compulsory education and extend it from 18 to 19. He cites Obama’s statement, ” I ask every American to commit to at least one year or more of higher education and career training”. But then Levy goes on to cover several other topics before ending with a plea to produce more qualified college applicants. His op ed loses its focus because preparation needs to precede a call for compulsory education extention to age 19. What good is it to send even more underprepared students to college if they cannot succeed? How much will it cost to lower college remediation that is in excess of 60% for community colleges? For some answers go to http://bridgeproject.stanford.edu.