This is according to a new poll. Here are the numbers: … [Continue reading]
Fed Chair Tells Congress to Blame the Education System
February 15, 2020 by
See https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/02/15/powell-labor-force/ where I gave an explanation. he problem with the educational system isn't easy to see - unless you are on the inside. Then it is clear. Our system of higher education has … [Continue reading]
David Brooks on Education
February 14, 2020 by
David Brooks is on to something https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/13/opinion/scandinavia-education.html, but we need to start with basics. I commented, Did you say we need to change how we "educate" everyone? I didn't know we did. And that's a … [Continue reading]
Which of These Schools Truly Educates Students? Which Fits David Riesman’s (1980) Observations?
February 5, 2020 by
The following is from the lead article in Washington University's 2012 School of Arts and Sciences (A & S) Magazine. The article is about “…How Arts and Sciences faculty encourage new science students to stay the course…”. "[Prof. X] brought … [Continue reading]
What the Times Editorial Board Misses, But Jefferson Didn’t
February 2, 2020 by
The NY Times published this excellent editorial, but missed one important item that is destructive to our democracy. Here is the link, followed by my comment. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/01/opinion/sunday/trump-tape-fundraiser.html You write … [Continue reading]
Francis Fukuyama Misses a Point
January 26, 2020 by
I posted this comment on his op-ed. (https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/01/24/why-red-blue-america-cant-hear-each-other-anymore/?arc404=true) A critical factor, one not missed by Thomas Jefferson, is left out of this analysis. All I have … [Continue reading]
NY Times Op-Ed Misses Big Difference
December 21, 2019 by
My comment on the Op-Ed (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/20/opinion/impeachment-trump-nixon.html#commentsContainer ) is below. The authors left off the most important difference. Here is Thomas Jefferson on that difference. “…Preach…a crusade … [Continue reading]
WSJ: College Board Selling Data
November 10, 2019 by
https://www.wsj.com/articles/for-sale-sat-takers-names-colleges-buy-student-data-and-boost-exclusivity-11572976621?commentId=19311952-400d-4658-9693-af6d0536de2f … [Continue reading]
Piketty on “Diffusion of Knowledge”
Today's Financial Times has a review of Thomas Piketty's new book. I commented by pointing out that Piketty views knowledge and educational systems to be of tantamount importance, but I worry he doesn't see the problem. Here is my comment. I hope … [Continue reading]