Don Herbert, known to young people from several generations as “Mr. Wizard,” passed away yesterday. Like many others I watched “Mr. Wizard’s World” while growing up, and loved to see the fun, wacky experiments he would take up with his young apprentices.
When I read the NY Times obituary for Herbert, it dawned […]
Archive for June, 2007
Mr. Wizard - a democratic educator
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13 June 2007 |
8:41 |
Democratic Education |
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From bad to worse
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9 June 2007 |
9:23 |
NYC Education |
3 Comments »
As though increased standardized tests, narrow one-size-fits-no one standards, high-stakes consequences for students and schools, and merit-pay for teachers based on test scores were not enough, now there is a new idea being toted in New York City to bring the completely inappropriate business model into education some more: (drum role please…)
Paying kids money if […]
As though increased standardized tests, narrow one-size-fits-no one standards, high-stakes consequences for students and schools, and merit-pay for teachers based on test scores were not enough, now there is a new idea being toted in New York City to bring the completely inappropriate business model into education some more: (drum role please…)
Paying kids money if […]
Again with the business model in education!
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8 June 2007 |
15:36 |
Education Policy, Research and Reports |
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When will we stop talking about young people, learning, and education in the terms used to describe the production of widgets or the development of an investment fund? Human beings, and young human beings especially, must be considered in a completely different manner from business production - unless, of course, we wish young people […]
When will we stop talking about young people, learning, and education in the terms used to describe the production of widgets or the development of an investment fund? Human beings, and young human beings especially, must be considered in a completely different manner from business production - unless, of course, we wish young people […]