Educators and administrators should be mindful of the importance of guiding students to choose courses wisely with a focus on transferring. What it all Means

The changes are here to stay. Students with Bachelor's degrees are more economically successful than those who do not attain them. Research concludes that the disparity between incomes of those who are educated and those who are not, is only going to get wider until there is serious class distinction between the two lifestyles.

Educators nationwide can work to bridge that gap at every level of education. Those charged with educating grades kindergarten through high school, need to focus on learning styles, and the importance of teaching students how to succeed on standardized testing, so that they are encouraged to go on to college.

Education administrators need to work on supporting families, with an emphasis on the underprivileged in this nation. Guiding parents to affordable tutoring options, after school programs and other elements that can help their children succeed, will boost over all success at the lower levels.

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