RJED...thanks for your excellent points.

I won't diatribe about my concerns with the expectation that EVERYONE needs a 4-year degree in order to be gainfully employed. But, I thought I would discuss the disconnect between higher math and our culture's incompetence at living out basic math principles (ie: if you pay for your $500 ipad with a credit card charging 22% interest AND you only pay the minimum fee each month...). Of course this sort of responsibilty starts in the home, but I think every high-schooler would benefit from life-math education. I have seen far too many young adults of late with ENORMOUS college debt and the skills to repay none of it. Maybe the students are offered this practical instruction...but I see little evidence if it.