I keep hearing people say we are falling behind the rest of the world in terms of education. While that may be true, there are many other truths as well. Among them:
From the 50s to the 80s, we were fearful of falling behind the Russians.… Read the rest
Have you ever experienced being in school and thinking that you wanted to learn something other than what the teacher was teaching?
Seems to me that is a universal feeling in middle and high school, and perhaps in many colleges.
What would happen if the teacher was able to engage the students, and ask them where they wanted to focus or what results they are looking for in their lives.… Read the rest
Why are U.S. public schools not making the grade?
For one thing, they are trying to be all things to all kids, something that G.M. has shown us can no longer be done well. People are unique, and have unique needs and interests, and as marketers (or school systems), if we fail to realize and make efforts to reach each person individually, people become closed.… Read the rest