Debates are raging about the purpose and value of a college education. A large part of the problem is that we’re expecting colleges to make up for deficiencies in our kindergarten-through-12th-grade system. To continue reading my post on Forbes.com, click here. … [Read more...]
Why We’re Teaching Reading Comprehension In A Way That Doesn’t Work
There’s been a lot of concern about phonics instruction in recent months, sparked by an illuminating new audio documentary. But there’s another aspect of reading—comprehension—that is equally crucial, and teacher training in that area is even more problematic. Continue reading the rest of my post on Forbes.com by clicking here. … [Read more...]
L.A. Teachers Want Smaller Classes, But Here’s What They Should Be Asking For
Striking teachers in Los Angeles are complaining about the number of students in their classes, which can go as high as 46. While many teachers and parents see benefits in smaller classes, they’re costly, and the evidence they boost achievement is slim. Continue reading the rest of my post at Forbes.com by clicking here. … [Read more...]
Math And Science Can’t Take Priority Over History And Civics
Everyone seems to agree we need to focus more on STEM education: science, technology, engineering, and math. But in our rush to prioritize those subjects, we’re overlooking others that are even more important. Continue reading the rest of my post at Forbes.com by clicking here. … [Read more...]
Why Homework Doesn’t Seem To Boost Learning–And How It Could
Some schools are eliminating homework, citing research showing it doesn’t do much to boost achievement. But maybe teachers just need to assign a different kind of homework. Continue reading the rest of my post for Forbes.com by clicking here. … [Read more...]
To Attack Inequality, We Need A Different Kind Of Education
Affluent parents are investing more time and money in their kids’ upbringing than ever before, while others lack the resources to keep up. But there’s a lot more that schools could do to help. To continue reading my post on Forbes.com, click here. … [Read more...]
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