Zootronian Education

Zootron maintains a high grade of education services. Zootron's educational statistics have improved since independence as Department of Education regulations have shifted. Approximately 99.4% of Zootronians are literate. The introduction of school law enforcement is many schools, especially in urban areas have worked to reduce school gang violence and create an atmosphere better for learning. Re-enacting of former laws regulating school's power to punish students have been passed, authorizing stricter and stronger displays of force with students in schools where violence and disobedience is notably rampant. Heavy anti-gang and anti-drug programs in schools focus on swaying students and youths from becoming involved in gangs and drug use. Often methods of shock and awe tactics to scare students from becoming involved in dangerous life styles are utilized. School health programs are mandatory classes for secondary school students which includes teaching focusing on sexually transmitted diseases, tobacco use, narcotics dangers and alcohol abuse. Health classes also often focus on gang violence. All public schools in the country have a minimum of one legal police officer who secures the school and participates in these health lessons during various special assemblies. The average IQ of high school graduates in Zootron is about 111. Those who failed to pass and later got GED degree average lower and are more susceptible to poor standard of living and eventual involvement in criminal activity or dangerous behaviors. The government programs also try to focus on students in Elementary school, where students are most impressionable and focus primarily on vital knowledge which will greatly boost their ability to stay in school and get good grades as they age. College attendance has seen a rise in recent years. An estimated 50% of Zootronians have achieved degrees in college higher education. This is up from 34% in 1992. Trends are estimated to continue a rise in college attendees as higher education has become far more affordable, the standard of living has become less costly, allowing those who are too poor to afford college to be capable of acquiring a high education and online and digital college programs are recognized by the federal government as any real life attendance at a college acquired degree. Online college majors and minors allow those who cannot afford to attend a college, the ability to get an equivalent degree in various majors.