Tuesday, September 18, 2007

U.S. Continues to Slip in Educational-Attainment Levels, Says Report Comparing OECD Countries

The United States boasts one of the most highly educated populations in the world, but other countries are overtaking it by turning out young college graduates at a faster rate, especially in the sciences, according to a new report from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, or OECD.
The annual report, "Education at a Glance: OECD Indicators," presents comprehensive data on the education systems in the Paris-based organization's 30 member democracies, and is scheduled to be released today. [View Full Article - by subscription - The Chronicle]

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