Homeschoolers’ setback sends shock waves through state
Who should ultimately be responsible for the education of a child? The state or the parents?
For residents in California, the decision has been made and it is the parents who are on the losing end this time (or rather, again). “The Second District Court of Appeal ruled that California [...]
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California to Homeschoolers: We Will Decide What Is Best!
Posted in Education on March 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
What Makes Finnish Kids So Smart?
Posted in Education on March 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
What Makes Finnish Kids So Smart?
The article seems to highlight the following contributing factors:
1. Educated teachers
“Teachers must hold master’s degrees”
“In Finland, the teachers are the entrepreneurs,” says Mr. Schleicher”
Sadly, I think Dewey Finn (“School of Rock“) is mostly right when he states that “those that can’t do, teach, and those that can’t teach… teach gym.” [...]
“No Child Left Behind” Doesn’t Seem to be Working
Posted in Education on February 4, 2008 | 5 Comments »
Maybe its just me …
