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Herein, there is a discussion of the state of the American education system, using as a foundation Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond’s The Flat World and Education: How America’s Commitment to Equity Will Determine Our Future.

The Flat World & Education: Chs. 1 & 2 Summary

Posted on October 28, 2011 by mdbwell

CHAPTER ONE: “The Flat World, Educational Inequality, and America’s Future” The author demonstrates how our present school system is based on an antiquated model designed for students who would eventually work in factories.  Providing basic skills to young pupils might … Continue reading →

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NATURE V. NURTURE

Posted on September 6, 2011 by mdbwell

The racial disparities in academic achievement in grade school are so vast that it is all too easy to arrive at a genetic explanation for them.  Such a conclusion is certainly wrong, but many are hard pressed to disprove it.  … Continue reading →

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INTRODUCTION

Posted on September 6, 2011 by mdbwell

The public school system in the United States needs serious overhauling, if this country is going to compete in the global marketplace of ideas.  We can adopt the language of our president, taken from the prophetic utterance of the Rev. … Continue reading →

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