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     ► In 2004, funding for California school libraries was cut from $158.5 million, or $28 per student, to $8.8 million, or $1.50 per student.

    ► As of 2002, California had the worst ratio of students per Internet-connected computer: 10 to 1.

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True or False: American History Quiz
by gilliebean
Which is the true statement, and which is the common misconception? Answer this random sampling of history questions.

 WTF? The State of Computers & Books in CA Schools
by gilliebean
Ever tried writing a research paper using textbooks published before the Cold War?

The Digital Divide in Public Ed
by gilliebean
Obviously all 13-year-olds have GPS cell phones and can text without even looking at the keypad.

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Don't Know Much About History

A recent study shows that the average U.S. college student can’t pass a civic literacy test. The Intercollegiate Studies Institute tested 14,419 freshman and seniors at 50 different universities last fall on American history, government, economy and international relations. The questions covered a wide range of topics, from the Founding Fathers and the American Revolution to the Bay of Pigs and the Cold War. Freshmen averaged 50.4 percent, and seniors averaged 54.2 percent, both failing grades in any classroom. Who is to blame for this sad state of affairs? Are American high schools and colleges failing to educate students, or do students simply forget whatever they learned after the test? What can the educational system do to improve Americans’ cultural literacy?

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