In the "stone age," here in Israel, prior to the 3 point and long before the NBA, most Israelis didn't go to high school. Only the accademics did. Others learned professions and even went to the army at 17. Once high school became free and required--you can hardly get a job sans "12 shnot limmud"--it became necessary to adjust the curriculum. And in recent years the politicians have been trying to promise university for all... gevalt! Batya Shiloh Musingsme-ander The Eye of the Storm the muse's pics Blog Free! ----------------------------------------------- ** Etni homepage - http://www.etni.org or - http://www.etni.org.il ** ** for help - ask@xxxxxxxx ** ** to post to this list - etni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** -----------------------------------------------