Tag: school
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A Failing Society Begins with a Failed Education System
A society doesn’t fall apart all at once. It erodes slowly – through lowered expectations, blurred accountability, and an education system that confuses access with excellence. I see this erosion every day, and it worries me. Students are now completing semester-long courses in just a few weeks. What should be a process of sustained thinking…
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Teaching in a Time When Teachers Don’t Matter
I recently watched a video on Facebook posted by a friend who is a veteran teacher titled “Things 2025 Taught Me Instead of How to Dougie.” In the video, teenagers danced confidently while she attempted to keep up—clearly outmatched by their rhythm but completely winning in spirit. It made me smile. As the video continued,…
