U S lags in high school diplomas among young adults
Washington reports a new OECD Education at a Glance ranking showing the United States at 87 percent of adults aged 25 to 34 with high school diplomas, placing 10th among 30 industrialized nations. Canada and Norway lead in higher education attainment, while Bush Kerry politics frame the debate on funding and standards.
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Education differences at a glance
Highlights of Education at a Glance from the OECD show the United States hosting the most foreign college students at 30 percent, with the UK and Germany at 12 percent. The U.S. average schooling is 12.7 years for adults 25 to 64, above the 11.8 year industrialized nations average. The U.S. dropout rate for first degrees is 34 percent, higher than the general 30 percent in other countries.
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Lyricist Fred Ebb Dies of a Heart Attack
Fred Ebb, longtime lyricist for John Kander, dies at home from a heart attack in New York. The duo wrote 11 Broadway scores including Cabaret and Woman of the Year, with hits like New York New York.
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