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“Truly, each book is as a ship that bears us away from the fixity of our limitations into the movement and splendor of life’s infinite ocean.” -Helen Keller Books can be always at your side and at your beck … Continue reading
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The United States is the only developed country that does not have a state supported healthcare system. Advocates on the political right argue that “the market will take care of itself if only the government and its rules and regulations … Continue reading
Ar dent proponents of religious thinking appear to be convinced that their way is the only way. Mormons, Catholics, Orthodox Jews, and most Evangelical Christians consider the only marriage that is moral and correct is that between one man and … Continue reading
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I ran into a thought provoking commentary recently that might provide some insight for thought when one considers the problem of making New Year’s resolutions. My research failed to yield the name of an author of the piece. TODAY … Continue reading
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A Few Radical Proposals This final blog in the series on education will delve more into the educational curriculum as it is usually defined and perceived. The numbers will follow the ordinal sequence established in blogpost 5. 1.Mathematics is essential … Continue reading
A Few Radical Proposals So, let’s start with the most basic conclusion of the Center on Education Policy: Do away with all of the massive and ever-changing programs, incredible outpouring of local, state, and federal treasure, and get back to … Continue reading
A Few Radical Proposals First, consider a succinctly defined goal: “In the field of education we define best practice in teaching and learning as innovative, creative, research-informed, and learner oriented instructional practices that evidently produce learners who are not only … Continue reading
A Few Radical Proposals The test designers from Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study and the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study, included questionnaires for parents about preparation of their children for formal schooling. Ina V. S. Mullins, an … Continue reading
A Few Radical Proposals The Stark Evidence that there is a Problem Americans boast of being a superpower. However, in comparison to other students around the globe, there is considerable room for improvement. The First Lady, Michelle Obama, described our … Continue reading
A Few Radical Proposals The value of formal education for the citizens of the United States has been a matter of serious concern since the founding of the Republic. While Thomas Jefferson was the American Minister to France following the … Continue reading