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Originally Posted by Cavernio

Why do you think teachers have lowered standards? Laziness on the part of the teacher? Because parents get pissed at schools when their kids do poorly? Or is it by-product of North American culture?

I've been told, a few years back now I realize, that people with a North American education are thought of very highly by employers across the globe in terms of being able to adapt and work with people.
(and of course, we don't treat other country's education systems with respect. You're an MD? Oh, you got your degree in India? I'm sorry, we don't take degrees from your country; here, you can be the janitor!.)

Well, the way I see it, is that in the 50's when there was an uprising of schools, memorizing was key. The reason for this was that there was no internet, you had to go to the library and look everything up. Now that we have access to endless information, we should focus more on how to use it rather than just obtaining it and spitting it out at the teacher. And also yes, if momma's little angel is making a D in math she's going to instantly blame the standards for being too high. We have a great schooling system....... For the 50's when everyone went to work at factories.

As for MDs working as janitors, there must be reasoning. If they can make more money here for their family as a janitor then a doctor, so be it. I've been treated amongst the years by many doctors that aren't born in America.