With the U.S. slipping dangerously in the science rankings, it’s clear schools are not inspiring children. Inventor and billionaire James Dyson says they can start by dropping standardized tests, which dampen enthusiasm for and curb creativity.Doom and gloom. The United States is sliding down the science rankings. School achievement scores have dropped, forcing employers to look abroad. And the best students are being put off science and engineering. That’s according to a new report, “Rising Above the Gathering Storm,” that suggests the country’s ability to compete internationally for quality jobs has declined over the last five years. It says the U.S. outlook is daunting if changes aren’t made.
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Author: James Dyson
