Posts Tagged ‘public eduction’
March 21st, 2009
by Sue in Learning Research, Math in Real Life, Middle School and Beyond
Does Mandating Higher Academic Standards Work?
There’s no question that a strong foundation in algebra is one key to raising academic standards, increasing the competitiveness of our future workforce and opening doors to broader career choices for students.
January 27th, 2009
by Lou in Educational Software Market, Life at DreamBox Learning, Public Education, Technology
An Inauguration of a Different Sort
Dear Mr. President,
A week ago you stood in front of the nation and spoke the following words:
“That we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood . . . our schools fail too many . . . [But] we will transform our schools and colleges and universities to meet the demands of a new age. All this we can do. And all this we will do.”
We at DreamBox Learning welcome your words.
October 13th, 2008
by Lou in Parent Tips, Public Education
In Pursuit of the Right Kind of Homework
Let me begin by encouraging you to read this Washington Post article on the failings of homework. For those who want the CliffsNotes, the net is that rote, unimaginative, repetitive, grinding and brutally boring homework doesn’t help. To the contrary, it actually hurts students across several fronts.
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