Common Core letter and Diane Ravitch op-ed

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Isn’t it obvious that kids need to know stuff? Lots of knowledge and skills. The world is complex. Yes, it is obvious but seems to be seems to be getting lost in the fog of ’21st century skills.’ Without knowledge and basic skills–there can be no bright future for students–no matter the banner or latest fad. Here’s a letter that sets us on the right (and obvious path).
http://www.commoncore.org/p21-challenge.php.

And see Diane Ravitch’ op-ed piece from this past Tuesday. Similar message.
http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2009/09/15/critical_thinking_you_need_knowledge/

I couldn’t agree more! And you? How can we send students out into the world without the basic tools of learning? We cannot in good conscience.

About Miriam

Miriam Kurtzig Freedman, JD, MA—an expert in public education, focused on special education law— is a lawyer, author, speaker, consultant, and reformer. For more than 35 years, Miriam worked with educators, parents, policy makers, and citizens to translate complex legalese into plain English and focus on good practices for children. Now, she focuses her passion on reforming special education, with her new book, Special Education 2.0—Breaking Taboos to Build a NEW Education Law. Presentations include those at the AASA Conference, Orange County (CA), Boston College (MA), CADRE (OR), and the Fordham Institute (DC). Her writings have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Education Week, Education Next, Hoover Digest, The University of Chicago Law Review on line, DianeRavitch.net, and The Atlantic Monthly on line.

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