Have you used any of the "AI" chat programs to pose questions and see how it answers? We posed the question in the title of this article to one and here's what it said: That's a thought-provoking question, and it touches on a bigger debate about the purpose of public schools. At their core, schools are primarily meant for education—to provide students with the academic knowledge and skills needed to succeed in life and contribute to society. In theory, schools are places where children learn subjects like math, science, language arts, history, and more, which help them develop intellectually, socially, and emotionally. But over time, the role of schools has evolved to encompass more than … [Read more...]
Competition, the American Way
This article was written by Jack Miller. The original can be found at: Competition, the American Way | RealClearWire Our K-12 educational system is designed to serve much less than 50% of American students. For decades the cry has been that “all kids must go to college.” Yet, only a minority do so and fewer graduate. Our high schools have been turned into college prep schools. Shop classes have been eliminated, along with other useful courses. Most students who don’t go to college have been deprived of the education they need to be successful. And businesses looking for hungry, well-prepared personnel have been deprived of good candidates. A 2022 report from American Compass … [Read more...]