Most people would agree that there is a need for educational improvements in America, particularly at the high school level. Both “Let Teenagers Try Adulthood” by Leon Botstein and “A Model for High Schools” by David Broder acknowledge weaknesses in the American high schools today. Although both authors propose valid improvements, Botstein has the better proposal for the two. Botstein claims high schools are obsolete and should be abolished because they are unorthodox. One way Botstein plans to change our inadequate school system involves high school students graduating at the age of 16 rather than 18. He believes this is a necessary change because this would allow students to reach their full potential sooner rather than, “[making] their
