by Daniel Bennett
I've aware of the emphasis that Asian culture places on children receiving a good education and have heard some amazing stories of the amount of preparation that students do for exams, but I read an article in the Wall Street Journal on the commute to the office this morning that made me raise an eyebrow and question the attitude towards education in America.
In Korea, apparently the entire country all but shuts down on the national college entrance exam day. Korean society goes to great lengths to ensure that students are provided the fairest and optimal test-taking conditions, engaging in customs that are intended to reduce noise pollution and traffic.
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
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