My Work Week Inspiration
When Science Suddenly Mattered
Dr. Holbrow said, “We know what works, that education that engages the students directly in a hands-on way with the materials is much more effective.”
He is among the experts on science education who say that the hands-on approach does not mesh well with the No Child Left Behind law, the Bush administration’s major education initiative, which emphasizes standardized tests and focuses on reading and math.
Things like this (and chatting with Lizzy) keep me going at work....