What's the true purpose of learning?

Article Abstract:

Education is becoming increasingly demand-driven, rather than supply-led. People are exercising more control over what they learn, and many now regard education as a benefit in itself, rather than using it to achieve some other goal.

Social aspects

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Some good news: we're better than we thought at educating our children

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The UK has performed well in a survey of 265,000 15-year-olds in 32 countries. This survey shows that educational standards in the UK are not as low as many people feared, but also indicates that there is still room for improvement.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Public affairs, Elementary and secondary schools, Elementary & Secondary Schools, Standards, Evaluation, Brief Article, Abstract, Schools, British, Educational standards, Surveys, Surveys (Studies)

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Time to wake up to the California dream

Article Abstract:

California provides a clear model of the way in which encouraging new high-tech industries can play a significant role in both job creation and general economic expansion. It can also be seen from experiences in California that governments do not necessarily play a very direct part in encouraging high-tech industries. If the UK wishes to follow California's example, then it should improve the education system. However, it should be aware that the driving force for growth will be bottom-up, rather than top-down.

Government domestic functions, California, Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Business Aid & Regulation-Total Govt, High technology industry, Economic aspects, Science and technology policy, Industrial policy, Government regulations

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