Ken Robinson: How to escape education’s death valley

Robinson’s observation about fixing the culture of education is correct.  Learning is a human endeavor, not a mechanical one.  It requires creativity on the part of teachers, and creativity cannot thrive if the education system is run on the principle that every student is the same and that standardized assessment is the key to improvement.  As he states, standardized assessment is vital, but it shouldn’t be the organizing principle behind education systems.

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Reading and Listening | March 1, 2013

Reading

London Review of Books

The National Interest

The New York Times | Friday, March 1, 2013

  • Boehner Halts Talks on Cuts; G.O.P. Cheers by Ashley Parker
  • U.S. Asks Justices to Reject a Ban on Gay Marriage by John Schwartz and Adam Liptak
  • 5 Disorders Share Genetic Risk Factors, Study Finds by Gina Kolata

Books

  • Revelation – Four Views: A Parallel Commentary edited by Steve Gregg
  • The Once and Future King by T.H. White

Listening

  • Until We Meet The Sky by Solar Fields
  • Argonautica by Koan
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Reading and Listening | February 28, 2013

Reading

Richmond Times-Dispatch | Thursday, February 28, 2013

The New York Times | Thursday, February 28, 2013

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Reading and Listening | February 27, 2013

Reading

All Things D

The New York Times | Wednesday, February 27, 2013

The Once and Future King by T.H. White

Listening

  • Fahrenheit Project 1-7 by various artists
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Reading and Listening | February 26, 2013

Reading

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Harvard Business Review

 

Listening

  • WALL-E Soundtrack by various artists
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Reading and Listening | February 25, 2013

Reading

The Chronicle of Higher Education

EDUCAUSE Review

The Atlantic

The Once and Future King by T.H. White

Listening

  • Symphony Hall on SiriusXM
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Reading and Listening | February 24, 2013

Reading

The New York Times | Sunday, February 24, 2013

All Things D

The Nation

The Chronicle Review

The Once and Future King by T.H. White

Listening

  • Please by U2
  • Symphony Hall on SiriusXM
  • Radio Paradise

Watching

 

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Reading and Listening | February 23, 2013

Reading

The New York Times | Saturday, February 23, 2013

The Wall Street Journal | Saturday, February 23, 2013

All Things D

Listening

  • Radio Paradise
  • Legends: Inhale by Koan
  • Legends: Exhale by Koan
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Reading and Listening | February 21, 2013

Reading

The New York Times | Thursday, February 21, 2013

  • Strategy Seeks To Ensure Bid of C.I.A. Pick by Scott Shane and Mark Mazzetti
  • Hacking Victims Edge into Light by Nicole Perleroth
  • Effects of Bullying Last Into Adulthood, Study Says by Catherine Saint Louis
  • Virginia Lawmakers Pass Photo-ID Requirement for Voters by Trip Gabriel
  • Universities Abroad Join Partnerships on the Web by Tamar Lewin
  • Report Says Stanford Is First University to Raise $1 Billion in a Single Year by Tamar Lewin

The Wall Street Journal | Thursday, February 21, 2013

Inside Higher Ed

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Listening

  • Legends: Inhale by Koan
  • Random Friday by Solar Fields
  • The Avengers by Alan Silvestri
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Reading and Listening | February 20, 2013

Reading

The New York Times | Wednesday, February 20, 2013

The Wall Street Journal | Wednesday, February 20, 2013

The Economist | February 16th – 23rd, 2013

The Once and Future King by T.H. White

Listening

  • Inhale by Koan
  • Exhale by Koan
  • Live at Kumharas by Cell
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