Dive into a crucial discussion on what's driving the decline in modern education! This episode explores why math and reading scores are at their lowest levels in over two decades, attributing the crisis to complex, multi-factor issues. We analyze how the COVID-19 pandemic exposed structural weaknesses, especially due to a lack of student self-initiation and parental support during remote learning , while persistent problems like chronic absenteeism continue to plague schools.
Beyond the classroom, a focus on hyper-practical skills and a de-emphasis on higher-level thinking are undermining students' ability to discern and think logically. We also discuss how cultural forces—including rising anxiety , hyper-individualism, and a challenging move to student-centered learning —contribute to a decline in student flourishing.
Ultimately, we argue that moving away from a biblically-centered perspective has stripped education of its necessary foundation, making it harder than ever for kids to carry the weight of the world. #Education #LearningLoss #ModernEducation #StudentAnxiety #GospelCenteredEducation
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Alpha School: Using AI To Unleash Students And Transform Teaching
Struggling High School Seniors Fall Even Further Behind on 'Nation's Report Card'
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Produced by Vance Rutherford
