Bridging Differences: The Habits of Using Evidence & Reason Can't Wait:
"'To the extent that we can teach students to seek evidence and rational explanations, we will reduce magical thinking and encourage the application of reason and intelligence.' —Diane Ravitch, Bridging Differences, Sept. 29
We agree! That's my 'core.'
We also agree that Arne Duncan's agenda lacks evidence or rational explanations. Why? Partially because he ignores his own privileged schooling as irrelevant for all of those millions of 'others.' He's creating a system, a big business. He forgets that business data doesn't always speak for itself. Witness our current crisis."
"'To the extent that we can teach students to seek evidence and rational explanations, we will reduce magical thinking and encourage the application of reason and intelligence.' —Diane Ravitch, Bridging Differences, Sept. 29
We agree! That's my 'core.'
We also agree that Arne Duncan's agenda lacks evidence or rational explanations. Why? Partially because he ignores his own privileged schooling as irrelevant for all of those millions of 'others.' He's creating a system, a big business. He forgets that business data doesn't always speak for itself. Witness our current crisis."