Saturday, February 11, 2017

High School, Reimagined by OZY

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#1 Immodest proposal

High Schools Shouldn't Guarantee Admission

Here's why students should apply to high school - admission not guaranteed.

#2 Immodest proposal

How to Make College Admissions Fairer - in One Easy Step

In the real world, you don't get rewarded for volunteering. Down with the do-gooder application …

#3 Immodest proposal

Should High School Dropouts Be Denied the Vote?

Here's one way to stem the rising tide of high school dropouts.…

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#4 Immodest proposal

Down With Class Participation Grades

`Participation points are designed to ensure that students are engaging with the curriculum - but do they really work?

#5 Immodest proposal

Why Detention Sucks ... And Manual Labor is Better

Instead of trying to bore kids into obedience, janitorial work could teach the value of hard work.

#6 Immodest proposal

We Should Build Statues For Teachers

An outstanding educator might be more deserving of public acclaim than your average military general.

#7 Immodest proposal

Should We Pay Kids to Go to School?

Eugene S. Robinson argues that it's time to pay high school students for performance.

#8 Immodest proposal

A Liberal Says: Teach the Friggin' Bible in Schools

Want smart kids? Give them some big fat books to read. All the important ones.

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