A series of programs for radio focused on the big debates in the field of American education.
Examining Education
We are taking a break to look for additional funding before producing the next 5 programs in this series. We welcome your suggestions for additional topics.
The 12 programs we have produced thus far are available on archived audio file. See the menu on your right and click on the program title.
See the followup for each program for links to more information about points introduced by each guest.
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This looks like an interesting topic of discussion!
I agree. Can’t wait to see more!
If government is not going to be responsible for education, then are we not destined to become an even more two class society, those who have and can afford education and everyone else?
and as second part of my question: how will we have a democracy if the public is not educated enough to vote intelligently?
What does it mean for the educational system to be shaped by the market place? Are we only preparing students for work? Is education not the responsibility of all of society?
@Susan,
Your question reminds me of an excellent valedictorian speech that was brought to my attention earlier this summer.
http://americaviaerica.blogspot.com/2010/07/coxsackie-athens-valedictorian-speech.html
What do you think will be the impact of the push for “accountability” for school districts and for individual teachers? Specifically, what are the consequences of using the “value added” approach to measuring the impact of teachers on their students?
I think another topic should deal with a comprehensive view of whether charter schools are the solution to the problems besetting our schools as compared with the incomplete and distorted picture given by Waiting for Superman. See the review by Diane Ravitch in the New York Review of Books.
http://www.nybooks.com/articles/archives/2010/nov/11/myth-charter-schools/
Until each level (federal gov., state gov., administrators, teachers, parents, and students) is held accountable, we will not see the results that we want. It’s not just teachers who determine a child’s education. In fact, the old phrase “It takes a village to raise a child” comes to mind and yet we are still pointing fingers at the easiest person to blame (the teacher). It takes an effort from everyone to better the education of our kids.
I agree absolutely. Have you any suggestions about how we can bring parents into the equation – particularly the parents who, for whatever reason, are not giving their children the tools they need to succeed in school?
where is the link to the audio? Caught part of #4 and would like to listen to the whole program.
The audio is currently available for Programs 1 and 2. Click on Programs on the top menu, choose the program you want to hear and you will see a link for the archived audio at the top of the page.
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