Cheers and Jeers: April 6, 2023
Cheers “We are in the midst of another national argument about schools. But, as usual, the squabbles do little good for children who need to learn.” —Jay Mathews Jeers
Cheers “We are in the midst of another national argument about schools. But, as usual, the squabbles do little good for children who need to learn.” —Jay Mathews Jeers
A majority of Americans don’t believe a college degree is worth the cost. Economist Bryan Caplan agrees and thinks college is worthwhile for only “A” students in high school (and “B” students if they pursue certain majors).
Until my oldest child entered elementary school last fall, I was blissfully ignorant about giftedness and the extent to which it colors and affects a young child’s educational experience. My husband and I have always been amazed at our son’s busy brain and body, as well as exhausted by his limitless energy, boundless curiosity, and never-ending questions.
As someone who’s had firsthand experience in the ups and downs of the education reform movement, I agree with Matthew Yglesias calling it a “strange death.” Reformers did over-promise, and they did fail at scaling up once-promising ideas.
In some circles, education research has a bad reputation.