Debate Rages Over The Dumbest Generation Ever

A slew of new books, studies and films all tell a similar tale: Americans — especially young Americans — don't know much about much. Overfed on self-esteem, pop culture and digital entertainment, students are starved for genuine literary, historical, scientific and mathematical knowledge, critics say. But others say teens are working as hard as ever, tackling coursework their parents only dreamed of. Each time researchers and think tank types attack, the response from educators gets a bit wearier. Read more at:
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