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Authentic Education

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Russell

Authentic education requires that people who care about students be allowed to ask questions about the student’s work. Standardized tests kill education.

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Let’s Go Exploring Again

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Russell

It's time to throw out the answer sheet that traps us in a self-contained, narrow room and to start asking questions again.

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Wasting Time: The Decline of Educational Quality in HCS

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Russell

The educational quality of Huntsville City Schools has not improved over the past two years.

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Education Should Be Individualized

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Russell

Individualized instruction has allowed my son to take his first steps toward a independent, productive, and happy life. That's the purpose of education.

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