tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3690332251696159641.comments2023-11-02T05:22:02.123-07:00ObamaED - San Diego Focus on Change in EducationJohn Galthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06995924606824542531noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3690332251696159641.post-45996459239379657522013-12-03T15:09:12.273-08:002013-12-03T15:09:12.273-08:00"One thing that all the countries that have i..."One thing that all the countries that have improved have done is they have agreed on a set of higher standards of what kids should know, a more coherent plan for where the kids are headed," she says.<br /><br />Another factor contributing to Polish success is that they delay the separation of students by ability. Most countries, including the US, divide students into groups: those Philosopher3000https://www.blogger.com/profile/02942266294640299113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3690332251696159641.post-83177204397714284272012-04-06T23:51:47.751-07:002012-04-06T23:51:47.751-07:00All three of these higher education institutions:
...All three of these higher education institutions:<br />Community College Distric<br />State Colleges (CSU system)<br />State Universities (UC system)<br /><br />Are highly impacted...<br /><br />SDSU claims that they had 70,000 applications for 15,000 slots. SATs of 1200, and 3.8 GPA, 50% Minority 40% Local. Their state of CA revenue has declined from $225-million down to $108-million since 2008,Philosopher3000https://www.blogger.com/profile/02942266294640299113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3690332251696159641.post-63789439440102930152011-09-21T01:50:27.106-07:002011-09-21T01:50:27.106-07:00"Scientists estimate the Neanderthals' hu..."Scientists estimate the Neanderthals' human speech capabilities originated more than 3 million years ago and, thanks to our modern public school systems, have been declining ever since." - <br />Jon Stewart on new research indicating that Neanderthals could speak February 17, 1999Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13753921112128111694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3690332251696159641.post-60524201521875856782011-09-19T01:03:21.893-07:002011-09-19T01:03:21.893-07:00http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potemkin_villagehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potemkin_villagePhilosopher3000https://www.blogger.com/profile/02942266294640299113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3690332251696159641.post-2650392381820723252010-10-11T16:10:51.779-07:002010-10-11T16:10:51.779-07:00What is the underlying premise of PUBLIC EDUCATION...What is the underlying premise of PUBLIC EDUCATION?<br /><br /> I complement the producers and Mr. D. on exposing the problems.<br /><br />First, thanks for giving people a real look at the situation and the various complex problems inside our public schools. Mr. D. is going on the journey that every new teacher travels, and he will likely have many of the new teacher dilemmas. Documenting that Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13753921112128111694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3690332251696159641.post-51152335469576235682010-06-09T04:47:12.815-07:002010-06-09T04:47:12.815-07:00From the comments above, I see there are some very...From the comments above, I see there are some very cowardly anonymous elitists teaching in the district. I also note that most consider this particular Point Loma Middle $chool to be populated with 'Gifted and Talented' Teachers and Administrators, as well as students and parents. <br /><br />Let's just say this. If we had equally qualified 'gifted' teachers and administratorsPhilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13753921112128111694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3690332251696159641.post-50102147107513680642010-04-11T01:45:46.443-07:002010-04-11T01:45:46.443-07:00Everyone I show this to thinks that the kid, Adora...Everyone I show this to thinks that the kid, Adora, is a genius. I think she is average, and could do better if she practiced and pronounced her words correctly. Funny though.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13753921112128111694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3690332251696159641.post-33854924384918003502010-04-10T16:03:55.173-07:002010-04-10T16:03:55.173-07:00The old reward/punishment form of discipline works...The old reward/punishment form of discipline works for 95% of the population. It works for most animals, too. <br /><br />"positive discipline" a.k.a. good-parenting, is nothing new. Treating kids with respect, as individuals, allowing them to make decisions and asking them to think through their actions, is normal for some of us.<br /><br />Only when kids are assumed to be animals doesPhilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13753921112128111694noreply@blogger.com