The hottest Educational Philosophy Substack posts right now

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Stolen Youth at Sarah Lawrence

Disaffected Newsletter • 999 implied HN points • 06 Aug 24
🚌 Education Educational Philosophy
  1. A documentary called 'Stolen Youth' explores how a toxic adult created a harmful cult at Sarah Lawrence College.
  2. The college's approach to education is criticized for promoting extreme ideologies, which some believe contributed to the cult's formation.
  3. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the effects of educational philosophies on students' lives.

Should teachers grade students’ homework?

The Bell Ringer • 99 implied HN points • 14 Jun 24
🚌 Education Educational Philosophy
  1. Teachers should consider if grading homework really helps students learn better. Sometimes, no grades can encourage kids to focus on understanding rather than just getting a good score.
  2. There is a debate among educators about whether homework should be graded or not. This discussion can impact how students feel about their work and their motivation.
  3. Finding the right balance in grading can make a big difference. Teachers might want to explore different methods to see what works best for their students.

Innocence Lost

Becoming Noble • 538 implied HN points • 11 Aug 23
🚌 Education Educational Philosophy
  1. Children's childhoods are being sacrificed to the education machine, making them lose their innocence to endless hours of schooling and homework.
  2. The modern education system forces a desperate rat race where exceptional grades are paramount, disadvantaging many groups and perpetuating progressive control.
  3. To revolutionize hiring and education, businesses must embrace efficient cognitive aptitude tests to ensure fair selection processes and better predict job performance.

How Thomas Sowell Thankfully Made Me A Contrarian Educator

Journal of Free Black Thought • 48 implied HN points • 01 Dec 25
🚌 Education Educational Philosophy
  1. Education quality shouldn't depend on the racial makeup of a school. A good education is about standards and hard work, not just the presence of different races.
  2. Objective standards in education are important. They give students the chance to prove themselves and build confidence, showing that anyone can succeed regardless of their background.
  3. Thomas Sowell highlights historical examples of successful black schools, teaching us that excellence can exist in all contexts if we focus on the right values and standards.
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