"Progressive education" is not the problem — it's what's missing that is!
In following a lively and stimulating discussion at EduChatter this past week, I noted that many parents and educators today are turned off with what they see as “progressive” education. Now, while progressive and traditional terminology was not used on that thread, its implicit assumptions were there in relation to the international test results and other related issues. In my opinion, [...]
UofT accepts thesis that Holocaust education programs racist
As an alumnus of the University of Toronto (UofT), I feel I should let the blogosphere know that the content of a Master’s thesis has made the mainstream press. Why? Because someone dared to write something considered negative and controversial about the Holocaust. The thesis under attack was written by Jenny Peto who, apparently, concludes [...]
Job research “before” attending college
This post is for all those who are considering applying for admission to any post-secondary institution, whether it is a public university, a public college or a private career college. My message is this: It is your responsibility to figure out if the major or program you want to take is likely to provide a job when you are [...]
Online post-secondary “guides”
The Internet has changed how you make decisions about which post-secondary program you will take. It used to be that you had to go a university library, sit at a table and go through each and every calendar to see what was what. Now, all you have to do is follow the links, beginning with an online guide such [...]
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