Intel CEO calls US education in crisis

BBC : The chairman of the world’s biggest computer chipmaker has said the US “education system is in crisis and failing the youth of today”.

Craig Barrett, who made his “one political statement” at the Intel developers’ forum being held in San Francisco, urged US politicians to act.

He told the audience: “Nations are as strong as their educational systems.

“The rest of the emerging world recognises this is the key to staying competitive.”

He went on: “It’s time our political leaders acknowledged that and declare there is a crisis and do something about it.”