While most of us "know" a lot of this information (statistically - and even some of those were surprising), it really makes it more powerful viewing it in this context. While I do think the United States needs to re-evaluate and re-vamp it's educational system, there also needs to be a shift in attitudes from parents and students alike (without it, it wouldn't be truly effective). I also believe that "copying" another country's system is not the answer. As not only an educator, but also a parent, I'm thinking there needs to be a middle ground (between what we are currently doing to prepare our students and what India or China are doing). This is a thought provoking video that educators and parents alide should view.
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While most of us "know" a lot of this information (statistically - and even some of those were surprising), it really makes it more powerful viewing it in this context. While I do think the United States needs to re-evaluate and re-vamp it's educational system, there also needs to be a shift in attitudes from parents and students alike (without it, it wouldn't be truly effective). I also believe that "copying" another country's system is not the answer. As not only an educator, but also a parent, I'm thinking there needs to be a middle ground (between what we are currently doing to prepare our students and what India or China are doing). This is a thought provoking video that educators and parents alide should view.
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