American Dad Weighs Korean vs. American Schools
25 May 2009
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A Tennessee dad whose son is half Korean-half Caucasian weighs in on the advantages and disadvantages of raising a kid in the American or Korean education system:
An excerpt:
“Educational Advantages of Korean Public Schools
Schooling is taken very seriously in Korea, as students are required to study a variety of subjects, including two foreign languages. When classes end in the afternoon, the students supplement their knowledge at hagwon, or private institutes, sometimes studying past 10 p.m.
Educational Advantages of American Public Schools
Americans generally consider attending classes after 10 p.m. to be insane, and their public school system reflects this view.”
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