Education Through the Years (part 3)

Thought-provoking videos on the topic of education in America, produced by XPLANE for the nonpartisan Aspen Institute. The videos were shown during Sept. 15, 2008 conference featuring U.S. Secretary of Education, Margaret Spellings.

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[verbosity53531]

In these types of videos, I'd like to see citations or at least a slide at the end citing references so that I can verify the claims. (Note, I am not saying they are not true - however, things can be distorted).

My biggest concern after watching all 3 parts - getting good scores on a standardized test does not equate to an educated person with great problem solving abilities. Also, equal opportunity does not mean everyone in a society is the same. 100% passing a standard test is a bad sign.

[mobility987]

umm, the trends of USA having low mathematical, science, physics scores compared to other industrialized nations (Netherlands, Korea, Japan, Sweden) is true (look it up, Sternberg has authored and used references to demonstrate levels of adolescent education in all countries), however i also read that it was due to the changing norms in beliefs of parents who would hold conferences and discuss best future and subjects for children,

[viperxraptor2001]

there are religious extremists and politicians who want to turn simple solutions into political issues for their own benefit.

[ltsgoyanks]

sorry verbosity.. I understand that not everyone is created equal.. but that is due mostly to your environment. When we are born we have nothing... our thoughts are shaped over the years by our experiences and by what we learn. Of course there is a rare case of advanced savants (usually specific in one area only) and also those born with limited mental ability. If both families and schools are focused on education, then everyone should be able to pass a low standard test eventually.

[desoto01]

@Esko232515 i here u and i gata say i know what ya mean .... something thats helped me is taking free surveys that determine ur possible careers its not the best solution but it will start firing light bulbs

[mobility987]

sorry, Kennedy administration was 60's i think? im not from north america so my knowledge on its history is limited, and the books/journals i read were over a year ago :/ human memory is an imperfect tool

[mobility987]

things like woodwork shop and home economics were getting picked over science and maths in the 80's by parents as being more important (as oppose to the 70's with the Kennedy administration where science and mathematics were seen as important components to the adolescent education), and there was a push for schools to focus more on these areas because they were seen as more 'vital' for future career than technical education

[TheRealParrisMims]

I like to 2008 did you know video alot more!

[Esko232515]

i dont know what to do with my life???