Quote:I don't mean to come across as being dismissive, I'm just pointing out the fact that Bernie Sanders said that he wants public higher education to be "free" paid for by taxing those that are higher up in income.  If you can give me a source where he has some other comprehensive ideas, I'm willing to take a look at it.

 

Regarding your next paragraph, that's what I was pointing out regarding other avenues of education such as free online courses, military experience or even apprenticeships.

 

Finally, addressing your third point, you don't "separate out" kids destined for higher education vs. those going on a trade path.  It's up to individuals to decide for themselves which way they want to go.

 

 

 

Pretty much.  One of my sons chose to go to Frank H. Peterson High School and got into their culinary program.  He got a job at the time working at a country club here in Jacksonville, moved on to working at a couple of other upscale establishments in the area and eventually earned a scholarship to a culinary college.  He is now the manager of an establishment in Georgia and earns a pretty good living.