Modern Public Education

In our modern and "sophisticated" 20th century society, individuals tend to be extremely judgmental when it comes to education and intelligence.  Intelligence today is generally measured in grades and scores; this in itself is truly unfair and serves as an inaccurate measure of intelligence, in my eyes.  The scores one receives are simply an evaluation of skills.  Today, without this "skill-set," one will have a hard time being admitted into top universities, and subsequently will not have the opportunities of someone who is.  Those who happen to be great students, I think, just happen to have a knack for that of what school requires.  If someone happens to be a great history student, there is no guarantee that the student will be a savvy business investor, an innovative neurologist, or a brilliantly-minded engineer.  The obstacles of modern education are not representative of job strengths, which is one of the major reasons why the modern education system is greatly lacking.

Although our education system provides multiple avenues for success, I think the key to success in this case is mis-shapen, and is not a good substrate in determining it. Without the foundations of education, obviously one cannot be entirely competent in our new and fast-paced society.  However, with so much emphasis placed on school-based skills, no one can possibly predict or foresee a future career.  The modern education system should give students more opportunities to test-drive different paths relating to careers; the school system should also do a better job guiding students towards careers as well.  Wouldn't it be unbelievable if 6th period English could turn into Environmental Engineering?  How amazing would it be if 9th period US History could be The Foundations of Commercial Real Estate?  Too many college students exiting our school systems are lost as to what they want to pursue in life, career wise, of course.  With a varied course selection and a focus on careers rather than unimportant and irrelevant "skill-sets" that are traditionally taught in school, I believe that our generation of young thinkers can be determined in finding fascinating careers and changing our incredible world.