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Episode Synopsis
In this week’s episode, I want to challenge some of your long held beliefs about public schools. Especially what most people consider to be the most important subjects in schools.
If I had my way, I would turn things completely upside down from how they are now.
Kids need to move, create and DO more.
Less math problems, fewer science experiments, less Shakespeare.
For the average kid, the amount of time they spend taking classes in high school that does not directly relate to the path in life that they may want to take is such a waste. And that waste continues into the University level (but that is a topic for another episode!).
Let's create kids who are prepared to take on challenges and the ability to learn and express new skills. The ability to DO is much more important than the ability to just acquire and regurgitate information.
Sources:
https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Learning-in-Ohio/Physical-Education/Physical-Education-Resources#:~:text=Schools%20are%20required%20to%20offer,hours%20to%20meet%20graduation%20requirements.
https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2006/nutrition/02F.asp#:~:text=Public%20elementary%20schools%20reported%20averages,schedules%20that%20varied%20by%20week.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK201497/
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/new-evidence-of-the-benefits-of-arts-education/
https://www.heart.org/en/news/2022/01/12/obesity-harms-brain-health-throughout-life-yet-scientists-dont-know-why#:~:text=Research%20shows%20obesity%20impacts%20brain,of%20excess%20weight%20are%20substantial.
If I had my way, I would turn things completely upside down from how they are now.
Kids need to move, create and DO more.
Less math problems, fewer science experiments, less Shakespeare.
For the average kid, the amount of time they spend taking classes in high school that does not directly relate to the path in life that they may want to take is such a waste. And that waste continues into the University level (but that is a topic for another episode!).
Let's create kids who are prepared to take on challenges and the ability to learn and express new skills. The ability to DO is much more important than the ability to just acquire and regurgitate information.
Sources:
https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Learning-in-Ohio/Physical-Education/Physical-Education-Resources#:~:text=Schools%20are%20required%20to%20offer,hours%20to%20meet%20graduation%20requirements.
https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2006/nutrition/02F.asp#:~:text=Public%20elementary%20schools%20reported%20averages,schedules%20that%20varied%20by%20week.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK201497/
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/new-evidence-of-the-benefits-of-arts-education/
https://www.heart.org/en/news/2022/01/12/obesity-harms-brain-health-throughout-life-yet-scientists-dont-know-why#:~:text=Research%20shows%20obesity%20impacts%20brain,of%20excess%20weight%20are%20substantial.
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