Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs...the list of illustrious names continues... the new big name is Tumblr CEO, David Karp. All these guys did not complete their education, but went on to not just become billionaires, but to change the world.
It is a great talking point, when discussed in the context of poor public education or super smart whiz kids, but the discussion should end right there. As many and as exceptional as they may seem, these folks are outliers with streaks of genius and good luck.
The school system, with all its imperfections still is absolutely necessary not just for an education, but for preparing the next generation of citizens.
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