Description

They're back at it again with the first episode of the new year! They woke up in 2024 and chose the path of political violence with some hot takes about the Education system.

Summary

The conversation explores various issues related to education, including the prison-like atmosphere of schools, the lack of practical skills taught, the decline in student performance in PISA tests, and the disproportionate funding of schools. The conversation also touches on the importance of critical thinking and research skills, the impact of the internet on access to reliable information, and the role of memorization in education. The lack of free meals for impoverished students and the revocation of free lunch programs are discussed, highlighting the impact of food insecurity on education. The conversation concludes with a call to fact-check and draw individual conclusions.

Takeaways

• Schools often resemble prisons, creating a negative learning environment.
• The education system focuses too much on memorization and lacks practical skills.
• Student performance in PISA tests is declining, especially in Western countries.
• Asian countries excel in education, emphasizing the importance they place on their children's future.
• The lack of free meals for impoverished students and the revocation of free lunch programs have a negative impact on education.
• Politicians often lack empathy and make decisions that harm children's education.
• The public school system needs improvement to provide equal opportunities for all students.

Links

https://prismreports.org/2023/04/18/students-school-lunch-debt/

https://qz.com/1314814/universal-education-was-first-promoted-by-industrialists-who-wanted-docile-factory-workers

https://www.oecd.org/pisa/