Kids or congress - who knows more about the Internet

A recent poll by Zogby International revealed some interesting opinions held by Americans. Some snippets:

• Kids are more Internet-savvy than Congressmen.  An overwhelming majority – 83 percent -- believes that a typical 12-year-old knows more about the Internet than their member of Congress.
• Internet vs. the printing press.  While the Web is roughly 550 years younger than the printing press, one-third (32 percent) of all Americans believe that the Internet is a greater invention. 
• Internet everywhere.  Two-thirds of Americans believe that soon there will be no place in the world where we won’t be able to access the Internet. 
• We are voyeurs. Sixty-seven percent agreed that new camera and Internet technologies are turning us into a nation of voyeurs and paparazzis.
• And the next Bill Gates? Half of all Americans (49 percent) believe that the next great technology leader will come from either China or Japan.

 So why aren't more Americans incensed about the lack of 21st century skills being taught in schools? Oh, and could we get some student input on the revision on NCLB?

Comments

[John Pederson]

So, here's my latest "brain dissonance".

First word: NCLB? Bush. Right?

Well, Presidents can't create legislation.

Who were the two dudes sponsoring NCLB?
1) Ted Kennedy
2) Another leftist democrat I can't recall right now.

Quiz

Explanation 1: Bush is worried about economic effect of no child left behind, Kennedy is worried about the social implications of nlcb. (Hint: small letters mean something)

Explanation 2: Our political system has jumped the shark.

Explanation 3: All of the above.

[Doug Johnson]

Hi John,

I believe that NCLB was a bi-partisan initiative, but (at least according to Kennedy) never funded.

I also believe there is a chance of revising the legislation as it now comes up for renewal and now would be a good time to contact legislators about NCLB - pro and con.

All the best,

Doug