"the K through 12 system in the U.S. does an excellent job of weeding out anyone who's interested in science."

[Wingznut]

Agree or disagree?

(Link to the story)

 

[tikwanleap]

Uh, that quote is all they mention about that in the news story. They didn't document his reasons why he says this.

 

[Electric Amish]

I don't actually recall doing any "science" until junior high.

 

[Vertimus]

What happened to the Intel Science Talent Search? Isn't that supposed to be the #1 science competetion in the US?

 

[Bryophyte]

Uncle Craig isn't too far off-base as far as public schools, unfortunately. Science classes frequently get cut down when money is tight. I noticed that a lot of the winners in the science competitions come from private schools.