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In 1999 the government began a push to expand college education once considered a golden ticket to produce more professionals to meet the demands of globalization. This year more than 6 3 million graduates will enter the job market up from one million in 1999. Click here to visit our new home where we ll continue to convene discussions on all topics in the news our new platform will make it easier for contributors to engage in debates with each other and allow readers to direct comments to specific contributors. Education system for all instead of widening the gap between those with the means to study abroad and those without.
Karsten moran for the new york times last week a connecticut judge ruled that the educational disparities between rich and poor districts were so great and so persistent that the state needed to. We should focus on improving the u s. In room for debate the times invites knowledgeable outside contributors to discuss news events and other timely issues. The new york times.
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