Posted in Education Issues and Ideas on Jun 29th, 2005 No Comments »
Test Scores Are Up. So Why Isn’t Everybody Cheering?: “Some critics say higher test scores do not mean that children actually learned more.” (Via NYT > Education.)
Posted in Social Issues and Ideas on Jun 21st, 2005 No Comments »
“I lost my leg in an accident: I’m pretty. I’m 23. I’m in a wheelchair. Now what?” This is a terrific letter and reply on Salon. Both are well considered and written. Just skip through the ad and you will see the letter and Cary Tennis’ reply. (Via Salon.com.)
Posted in Discussion Topics on Jun 18th, 2005 24 Comments »
We live in a society that is obsessed with SAT test scores and getting into “name” colleges. Some parents are having their kids evaluated for LD so that they can get accommodations like extra time on the SAT even though the kids with no history of learning disabilities. The thinking is that this will produce [...]
Posted in Education Issues and Ideas on Jun 3rd, 2005 No Comments »
Study on Special Education Finds Low Graduation Rate: “Most students who are enrolled in special education classes in New York City are failing to earn regular high school diplomas, according to a study.” (Via NYT > Education.)
Posted in Social Issues and Ideas on Jun 2nd, 2005 2 Comments »
Do today’s kids have “nature-deficit disorder”?: “A new book argues that children desperately need to be able to play in the woods — and that our culture’s sterile rejection of nature is harming them in body and soul.” (Via Salon.com.)
Posted in Education Issues and Ideas on Jun 1st, 2005 No Comments »
Tutors Hold Key to Higher Test Scores, for a High Fee: “Adam Fisher, who is among about 100 tutors working for an Upper East Side test preparation firm, charges $375 to $425 an hour for his tutorials.” (Via NYT > Education.)