Question: why the usa is in the 26 position in the world ranking of education? it means a few days ago there was a second chance to prove it,they make a question to the universities people,where is oklahoma?the 60% could not locate it!!,i am coming from a small country with a high level of education and the true i am really amazed about this,i think the youth are going to lead this wonderful country to the lowest level of leadership that never this country had,if you look around the world(i know many countries) the leadership in different areas are in hands of:chinese,japanese,indians etc...areas that the usa used to control.in my own opinion and my experience the youth are getting everything so easy in the usa,if you put groups to compete in education from china,india(one of the poorest countries but one of the smartest people) and japanese plus usa citizens you will understand my point,i am not trying to offense i am really worry about the future here. if you have options to share this question with the teachers go ahead.

Answer: Simple--Because of No Child Left Behind. I teach at a college, and I am sad to say, the new students can only "robotically" answer questions.  They have never been taught to think, analyze, or offer an opinion in a discussion forum.
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