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At least five interesting things: The new conservative era (#53)

Noahpinion • 16764 implied HN points • 25 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Science Education reform Consumer confidence
  1. There's a big shift happening in American politics. Many people who once protested against issues like police brutality are now showing support for a conservative viewpoint.
  2. The Democratic Party seems to be influenced too much by special interest groups and might need to listen more to regular voters to regain support.
  3. Science and politics are mixing too much, causing trust issues. There's a push for science to stand apart from political debates to restore confidence in its findings.

Not the Right Kind of Provocation

Freddie deBoer • 5971 implied HN points • 02 Dec 24
🚌 Education Pedagogy Literacy Education reform Equity
  1. In education, there's a big debate about the best way to teach reading. Some say phonics is better, but it's not as clear cut as people think.
  2. Many believe that teaching methods can completely change students' success, but individual talent and background often play a bigger role in how well they do.
  3. The media and education discussions often ignore important questions about ability differences among students, focusing instead on minor teaching method fights.

We are going to get pro-DEI backlash

Vinay Prasad's Observations and Thoughts • 170 implied HN points • 03 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Debate Social Issues Diversity Initiatives Education reform
  1. DEI, or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, has faced criticism for not being fully inclusive of all viewpoints. It's seen as favoring certain groups over others, creating a backlash.
  2. Many people feel overwhelmed by mandatory DEI training that can feel shaming or pointless. There's a desire for more meaningful conversations about inclusivity that actually lead to change.
  3. There's concern that, after a political pushback against DEI, it could come back even stronger. The future might bring more strongly enforced DEI measures in workplaces and schools.

✨ Daron Acemoglu: too much faith in government, too little in markets (and AI)

Faster, Please! • 731 implied HN points • 18 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Economic Policy Labor Market Technology impact Education reform Government intervention
  1. Daron Acemoglu identified three major challenges for the American economy: aging population, artificial intelligence, and deglobalization. These issues can disrupt the job market and create labor shortages.
  2. Investing in worker skills and adaptability is crucial to meet these challenges. This includes better training and support for all workers, not just focusing on traditional manufacturing jobs.
  3. Acemoglu suggests that the government should promote technologies that help workers rather than just automate jobs. This involves creating new federal programs to enhance worker productivity and prepare for future labor needs.

Free Money

Points And Figures • 799 implied HN points • 07 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government funding Economic Policy Political Ideologies Income Inequality Education reform
  1. Many people wrongly believe that money from the government is free and doesn't have really costs associated with it. Government money actually comes from taxpayers, and there's no such thing as a free lunch.
  2. Loans and financial incentives, like student loan forgiveness, can create bad economic expectations and lead to bigger problems down the road. When the government gives money without a clear plan to pay it back, it burdens future generations.
  3. There are better solutions for improving education and the economy, like school choice and reducing government involvement in funding. Allowing the market to dictate provides more opportunities and encourages personal responsibility.
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Social Learning Links

In My Tribe • 516 implied HN points • 18 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education reform Freedom of Speech Social media Public Policy Higher education
  1. We need to make big tech companies more open about how they control what we see online. It's important for users to understand how decisions are made about content.
  2. There's hope for improving free speech in colleges, thanks to changes in culture and organizations pushing for reform. College leaders have a critical role in shaping this positive change.
  3. The current problems in education can be traced back to how ideas have been taught in schools. We might need to rethink who we trust in academia and lift up the better thinkers.

Affirmative Action Is Dead. That's A Good Thing

Stove Top • 5 HN points • 01 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Affirmative Action Supreme Court College Admissions Identity politics Education reform
  1. Affirmative action has been abolished, which some view as a positive change.
  2. The demographics of the country have changed since affirmative action began, making it a challenge to implement fairly.
  3. An alternative to affirmative action could be focusing on class-based admissions to address inequalities in college admissions.

One AI Tutor Per Child

resonantbrain • 0 implied HN points • 04 Aug 23
🚌 Education AI Pedagogy Learning Styles Education reform
  1. Traditional education systems with passive learning methods may not be effective for all students.
  2. Active, exploratory learning experiences can be more beneficial for children than traditional methods like worksheets and textbooks.
  3. AI models have the potential to revolutionize education by providing personalized and interactive learning experiences, making learning more engaging and effective.