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izquierdista

(11,689 posts)
15. That's exactly why he should have it
Sun Jan 1, 2012, 10:23 AM
Jan 2012

Linus would do the right thing with it, not ruin the US educational system.

Posted about this a few weeks ago. elleng Dec 2011 #1
Massachusetts public schools produce better results than Finland MannyGoldstein Dec 2011 #2
I have no doubt that Massachusetts has excellent education top to bottom. stevedeshazer Dec 2011 #5
I don't know for sure, but here are some thoughts MannyGoldstein Jan 2012 #16
Great points. stevedeshazer Jan 2012 #17
First, chervilant Jan 2012 #20
Second, chervilant Jan 2012 #21
I'm guessing here, but one possible factor is the high degree of education among adults in MA. Gormy Cuss Jan 2012 #23
I agree that it's probably a factor MannyGoldstein Jan 2012 #25
Actually, chervilant Jan 2012 #32
My guess is that "reformers" of public schools are not really about reform. CTyankee Jan 2012 #34
But here in Port Orford, OR, in a small town of 1200 and with a lot of poverty and unemployment. WHEN CRABS ROAR Jan 2012 #26
All of that. stevedeshazer Jan 2012 #27
But how? izquierdista Dec 2011 #3
Money tama Jan 2012 #12
That's exactly why he should have it izquierdista Jan 2012 #15
But...but...but cheri010353 Dec 2011 #4
interesting, thanks. my takes. maggiesfarmer Dec 2011 #6
Finland's education system and its successes were the subject of a stunning, Aristus Dec 2011 #7
The 'S' word. stevedeshazer Jan 2012 #18
Education in the US, like everything else, is based on an assembly line factory model. AdHocSolver Jan 2012 #8
hmm... chervilant Jan 2012 #22
Very informative. Thank you. AdHocSolver Jan 2012 #29
I like those presentations. This one should be a must watch by.... Populist_Prole Jan 2012 #35
They hire highly qualified teachers, pay them well, & let them teach. Crazy. DirkGently Jan 2012 #9
Competition vs. Cooperation LuvNewcastle Jan 2012 #10
+1 tama Jan 2012 #13
Competition is for students and workers. Corporate executives collude. AdHocSolver Jan 2012 #31
Whenever this country stops Scottybeamer70 Jan 2012 #11
I agree, he said, screaming into the wilderness. WHEN CRABS ROAR Jan 2012 #24
General Question... NeoGreen Jan 2012 #14
There are no 'private' schools in Finland. stevedeshazer Jan 2012 #19
'engage children in more creative play' marmar Jan 2012 #28
This thread should be required reading for every education "reformer". AdHocSolver Jan 2012 #30
+1 stevedeshazer Jan 2012 #33
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