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Nearly 1 in 4 fails military exam

Nearly one-fourth of the students who try to join the U.S. Army fail its entrance exam, painting a grim picture of an education system that produces graduates who can’t answer basic math, science and reading questions, according to a new study released Tuesday.

The report by The Education Trust bolsters a growing worry among military and education leaders that the pool of young people qualified for military service will grow too small.

By Christine Armario and Dorie Turner, The Associated Press

Full Story: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10356/1112509-84.stm

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