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At High School Debates, Debate Is No Longer Allowed

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 8068 implied HN points • 25 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Debate Judges High School
  1. High school debate should encourage students to challenge ideas, question assumptions, and think creatively.
  2. Judges in high school debate competitions are increasingly biased, which can affect how students make their arguments and participate.
  3. The shift towards ideological judging in high school debate may discourage students from expressing diverse viewpoints and engaging in open conversations.

Fathers and Sons (Part One)

The Recovering Academic • 277 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
📚 Literature Memoir Fatherhood Masculinity Parenting High School
  1. The author reflects on the unique challenges and responsibilities of raising a son, highlighting the lack of stories and guidance on fatherhood from the men in his family and the need to redefine masculinity for his own children.
  2. The author shares a personal memory of a conversation about fatherhood that left a lasting impact, underscoring the importance of acknowledging and understanding the emotional depth of fatherhood.
  3. The author describes a moment of internal conflict between traditional models of fatherhood and the nurturing guidance he believes his children need, emphasizing the importance of evolving and adapting as a parent.

8th Grade Algebra and Math Acceleration

SFEDup • 78 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🚌 Education Curriculum High School
  1. SFUSD is facing challenges in meeting Math proficiency rates and its current Math pathway has faced criticism.
  2. Other districts offer various methods for Math acceleration, including doubling up, compression courses, and early differentiation in middle school.
  3. There are different approaches to Math education across districts, with some focusing on allowing students to accelerate earlier while others prioritize a more uniform progression.

🌎 Our six favorite environmental science programs for kids (and grownups) in 2023.

joinmodulo • 39 implied HN points • 22 Apr 23
🚌 Education Environment Science Curriculum High School
  1. Environmental science education for kids is crucial and often neglected in traditional school systems.
  2. Good environmental science curricula should be accurate, evidence-based, and action-oriented.
  3. When selecting environmental science programs for kids, look for mastery-based, secular, and comprehensive options.

SFUSD Enrollment Demand

SFEDup • 39 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🚌 Education High School
  1. SFUSD enrollment applications were down, especially for higher grades, and there are discrepancies in reporting kindergarten numbers.
  2. The enrollment process involves families applying to multiple schools, with many weighing options between SFUSD, private, and charter schools.
  3. High school admissions show variations in enrollment yields across different schools, with an overall decrease in 9th grade assignments for the upcoming year.
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