I couldn't agree more! You have pegged the problem. IMO, the subjects around literacy, history, social studies are of primary importance - they provide the tools needed to succeed in other studies, life and society. Basic numeration, of course, and an appreciation of the methods of science and scientific "literacy" are key goals, too. Bu…
I couldn't agree more! You have pegged the problem. IMO, the subjects around literacy, history, social studies are of primary importance - they provide the tools needed to succeed in other studies, life and society. Basic numeration, of course, and an appreciation of the methods of science and scientific "literacy" are key goals, too. But balance and the liberal education lead us forward in all fields of endeavor. My career was spent in data, computers and modeling - I got there by reading. My career in government was informed by my teachers in history, civics and government studies. America's strengths have always emerged with the breadth of our education leading to innovative thinking and leadership in ideas.
I couldn't agree more! You have pegged the problem. IMO, the subjects around literacy, history, social studies are of primary importance - they provide the tools needed to succeed in other studies, life and society. Basic numeration, of course, and an appreciation of the methods of science and scientific "literacy" are key goals, too. But balance and the liberal education lead us forward in all fields of endeavor. My career was spent in data, computers and modeling - I got there by reading. My career in government was informed by my teachers in history, civics and government studies. America's strengths have always emerged with the breadth of our education leading to innovative thinking and leadership in ideas.