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In the article, "An Eye On The Future," Geoffrey Fletcher examines if schools are "teaching the right things." For example, Fletcher quotes Karen Bruett, director of K-12 business development for Dell. According to the author, Bruett explains that technology companies have core competencies on on which they base hiring and promotion decisions. They are looking for people who demonstrate critical thinking skills and an ability to problem solve as the company fights to remain competitive. The current climate forces companies like Dell to continuously evolve. Bruett goes on to say that Dell can not be successful in this global market place if the employees are not versatile and mentally agile.

Do you believe that schools are providing the instruction and learning environment our students need to be successful in college and the work force? Why or why not?