"A child's learning is the function more of the characteristics of his classmates than those of the teacher." James Coleman, 1972

Thursday, January 10, 2019

CURMUDGUCATION: Bill Gates Is Still Pushing Common Core

CURMUDGUCATION: Bill Gates Is Still Pushing Common Core: Sigh. You've undoubtedly heard the news over the past couple of days-- the Gates Foundation is going to throw $10 million at teachers...

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  1. Gates’ persistence in promoting unsuccessful strategies is admirable. His lack of immersion in literacy practices should serve as no impediment to his fortitude. Any competent reader should recognize the importance of reading complete texts in appropriate contexts. Amassing large sums of money is not a sufficient qualification for determining educational policy.

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