Paedeia Episode 18: Motivation
A characteristic many parents and teachers struggle to create in students is motivation. Where does motivation come from? How do we foster motivation? Why do some have it and others don’t? What are we doing that could be sabotaging motivation? These questions and others are addressed by Dr. Richard and Dr. Berney in this podcast.
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Paedeia Episode 17: Another Education Bill
This past week, the Governor of Florida, Rick Scott, signed into law a bill that will allow students in Florida to transfer to any school in the state, regardless of where the child lives in relation to the school. The only stipulations are that the parents provide transportation, the destination school has space for the student, and the student is not under suspension or expulsion from another school.
While many see this as a step in the direction of more choice for parents and students, Dr. Richard and Dr. Berney discuss some of the other issues that are likely to result from this new bill.
Read the press release about the new bill here.
We also discussed a recent article about a lawsuit filed against the Florida Board of education regarding funding. You can read that news release here.
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Paedeia Episode 16: More Than A Curmudgeon
Over the last few weeks, Dr. Richard and Dr. Berney have been very critical of the current state of school reform. In fact, as we explore the internet and read others’ views on school reform, most writers seem to be firmly planted on either side of the standardized testing debate. That is, they are either in support of standardized testing, or they are heavy critics, calling for a ban.
Despite the many concerns that exist, the reality is that we are still left in the position of dealing with the current state of education. Most kids must and will take these tests. And most parents will have to figure out how to help their child navigate the system.
As such, in this podcast, Dr. Richard and Dr. Berney discuss perspectives parents should consider as they make plans for their child’s future and how they should work to foster their child’s healthy development.
In this podcast we discuss some information about the Florida Graduation Requirements and an article about the current state of testing in different states.
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Paedeia Episode 15: Thoughts From The Education Forum
Last week, Dr. Berney sat on an education forum focusing on the use of standardized tests. The forum was very informative, as panelists opined on both sides of the argument. In this podcast, Dr. Richard and Dr. Berney discuss many of the points made at the forum and offered some of their own thoughts and reactions to the information. All the while trying to avoid turning the podcast into “Stats Talk Radio.”
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Paedeia Episode 14: The Battle Continues
In this podcast, Dr. Richard and Dr. Berney focus on the relationship between legislation and educational decision-making. This was highlighted in a recent news report covering the state’s requirement for a disabled student to take the state-mandated standardized tests. That is, despite severe disabilities, many students are required to take tests that they may be physically unable to complete. What is this requirement accomplishing and what does it mean for teacher accountability?
Read the Washington Post article here.
Read the Huffington Post article here.
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Paedeia Episode 13: The New Sorting Machine
In this podcast, Dr. Richard and Dr. Berney talk about a recent blog post by one of our heroes, Dr. Diane Ravitch, addressing the issue of how our schools have become an ineffective, and somewhat cruel, sorting machine. Through a lively discussion about the ways our schools create opportunities for some and restrict opportunities for others, Dr. Richard and Dr. Berney review their concerns and the consequences this has for us and our children.
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Paedeia Episode 12: The Myth of Normal
In this podcast, Dr. Richard and Dr. Berney talk about an underlying assumption that seems to influence a number of political decisions. That is, many legal decisions assumes that all children are “normal.” What is normal, after all?!? Nonetheless, these LAWS are made with the idea that all children can be successful with them. In this episode, Dr. Richard and Dr. Berney discuss why this really is a major problem.
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Paedeia Episode 11: Unintended Consequences of School Choice
In this podcast, Dr. Richard and Dr. Berney delve into yet another unintended consequence of our current school reform movement. School choice was born from the idea of offering students the opportunity to attend high achieving, charter, and/or magnet schools. Unfortunately, the concept of school choice has evolved into a major contributing factor to our current “two-tiered education system.”
In this podcast, Dr. Richard mentioned this article from the Harvard Magazine.
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Paedeia Episode 10: Unintended Consequences
In this podcast, Dr. Berney and Dr. Richard discuss some of the unintended consequences of the current school reform movement and our drive to test. Fueled by this article in the Houston Chronicle, this podcast focuses on the long term consequences of an educational system driven by the need to find the “right answer” and neglecting the concept of critical thinking and decision making.
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Paedeia Episode 9: More on the Two Tiers
In this podcast, Dr. Berney and Dr. Richard delve further into the issue of current school reform. Referencing several articles regarding our education system, they discuss concerns related to charter and magnet schools, and how the presence of these “elite schools” undermine the purpose of education in America.
Washington Times Article: Why forcing kids to do things ‘sooner and faster’ doesn’t get them further in school
Miami Herald Article: Florida Senate proposes reforming charter schools’ capital funding
AP News: Despite problems charter schools could get more state money
Tampa Bay Times Article: Romano: The topsy-turvy tale of charter schools and whom they really serve
The Ledger Article: With 3 Polk Schools Becoming Magnet Programs, New Options Now Available, But Some Students Displaced
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