Most of Europe have a better Ed. System than u.s. now.
I know people like to say that, and they like to think it, and that's fine, de gustibus. But I don't agree. It may be that some countries in some disciplines have more advanced programs, but it's equally true that some are not up to the US mark, in some areas of study, either. For instance, to cite a personal instance, I just came from an international conference where I saw living proof that that is NOT the case, at least in the country and area of study represented. And they were proud of what was presented, and it was an oral transcript of an actual session, by their own statement, a very fine school (which would approximate the age of our high school children), very difficult to get into. It was quite surprising, to tell you the truth, and I wasn't the only one who thought so.
I really can't say more, and won't, but I think that's another old myth which needs to be updated, because that's not true of all or even most countries and all subjects and disciplines, in Europe. Some may well be ahead in this or that area, usually math and science are cited, some may not. Some may say they are ahead or "better," and yet perhaps they are not. Sometimes I wonder if a country's educational system reflects what it needs to teach rather perhaps than what would be ideal.
