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America's Future Leaders Are Learning To Become Grifters

Rob Henderson's Newsletter • 5814 implied HN points • 15 Feb 26
🚌 Education Student behavior
  1. Claims of disability are much higher at elite colleges, with many students using diagnoses to get accommodations like extra test time, priority housing, and flexible deadlines.
  2. Younger people and privileged students increasingly see bending rules and claiming victimhood as acceptable ways to get ahead, which makes gaming the system feel normal.
  3. The system creates perverse incentives—wealthy families can buy diagnoses and clinicians face conflicts of interest—so institutions may be training future leaders to exploit advantages and erode social trust.

Why College Students Can't Read Books

Erick Erickson's Confessions of a Political Junkie • 1119 implied HN points • 09 Oct 24
🚌 Education Student behavior
  1. Many college freshmen have never read a whole book, which surprises their professors. This shows a gap in reading experience among students entering college.
  2. Curricula like Common Core focus more on articles and excerpts rather than full books. This might not prepare students well for the demands of college reading.
  3. There is a lot of discussion about why this is happening, but Common Core isn't often mentioned as a reason. It suggests that the structure of education could be contributing to the problem.

Ontario Schools Get a Feeble Phone Policy

The Analog Family • 399 implied HN points • 01 May 24
🚌 Education Student behavior
  1. The new cellphone policy in Ontario schools is seen as weak and not based on effective research. It's not enough to just keep phones out of sight to reduce distractions.
  2. Even with the policy, many students still use their phones during class time. Teachers often allow this, which undermines the effort to minimize distractions.
  3. Parents are part of the problem too. Many want stricter rules at school but still send their kids with smartphones, missing the chance to set limits at home.

The Art of Teaching

Opaque Hourglass • 339 implied HN points • 12 Nov 23
🚌 Education Student behavior
  1. Observing students' behavior can reveal their engagement and understanding in the classroom.
  2. Teaching should focus on empowering students with critical thinking skills rather than imposing one's own views.
  3. Effective teaching involves a delicate balance of authenticity, imagination, and adaptability to maximize student learning.

The evening class institute

Soaring Twenties • 100 implied HN points • 04 Dec 24
🚌 Education Student behavior
  1. Evening classes can be a mixed bag, with some students really passionate but also a bit much at times. It's important to balance enthusiasm with respect for the class and the teacher.
  2. Some students have a tendency to show off their knowledge or manage the classroom, which can be distracting. Teachers usually know what they're doing, and students should give them space to lead.
  3. Despite some annoying personalities, adult education classes are a great opportunity to learn new skills and meet interesting people. The overall experience can be really rewarding.
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