More parents are pulling their kids from “traditional” K-college public school system, finally standing up to a system NOT preparing kids and leaving kids/parents in heavy debt.
“Dear Mike, my husband and I read your latest comments on K-12 education. We agree wholeheartedly. Regularly, we read and enjoy your detailed comments and articles on K-12 education. Education is very important to us. We have 3 kids, ages 8, 10 & 13. Unfortunately, we are disappointed in our local school. To be clear, we don’t blame teachers. Our kids have caring teachers. We are so frustrated with a curriculum that emphasizes testing and memorization. We too join other concerned parents who want our kids to develop a passion for learning.” –Brent & Cally M, Sarasota, FL
***What you see below is the long response I provided to a father of 2 boys, who indicated his wife and he are researching education alternatives for their high-school-aged son.***
This father repeats a common (and serious) concern – today’s education policy makers mandate:
- Rote & regurgitation (aka “drill & kill”)
- More (not less) TESTING
- Memorization – that is, very little emphasis on higher-order thinking skills (aka “Bloom’s Taxonomy)
- Traditional curriculum that ignores kids’ passions – kids are bored out of their minds
Click READ MORE below now for my long response to a parent who searches for an alternative educational experience for his high-school-aged son.
WHEN TRADITIONAL K-12 SYSTEM FAILS KIDS AND PARENTS
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