Links for Thought: Education (Oct 16)

Another round of Links for Thought, this time with a focus on education!

  • Why Are Finland’s Schools the World’s Best? ”The secret seems to be emphasizing art, foreign languages, and physical activity, paying teachers like lawyers and doctors, and doing away with standardized testing.”  Sigh.  The U.S. has a long way to go.  (Disinformation)
  • In Classroom of Future, Stagnant Scores.  ”Schools are spending billions on technology, even as they cut budgets and lay off teachers, with little proof that this approach is improving basic learning.” (New York Times)
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