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Unspecial Interests
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Dear Readers, Writers, and Colleagues:
This week guest commentator Poor Elijah (Peter Berger) unloads on all those special interests that attempt to capture a piece of the K-12 curriculum; and, in the process squeeze out academics. The Irascible Professor generally agrees with Berger's concerns, but cautions that even in the "good old days" plenty of time was devoted to "non-academic" activities in school.... more »
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supervision
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Hi ,
it might be better to develop the outsourcing of the painting using appropriate methodologies and the connection with the painter with brand-new innovations when studying the art
ciao
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Unlearning Outcomes
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This week guest commentator John Streams takes a hard look at "learning outcomes." The Irascible Professor adds his thoughts on the issue.
Read this controversial article in its entirety at:
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Sincerely,
Dr. Mark H. Shapiro
Editor and Publisher... more »
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Kicking The Catcher in the Rye out of the curriculum.
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Dear Irascible Professor Readers, Writers, and Colleagues:
Guest commentator Sanford Pinsker skewers the new Common Core Standards for suggesting that such classic novels as The Catcher in the Rye and To Kill a Mocking Bird should be dumped from the U.S. high school curriculum in favor of articles on "insulation" or "invasive plant species."... more »
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Why Essays arenot Like Steaks.
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Dear Irascible Professor Readers, Writers, and Colleagues:
We think you will enjoy guest commentator Todd Pettigrew's explains why essays are not like steaks in this article on student writing. The IP adds his own observations on the subject.
Read the article in its entirety at:
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Arming High School Teachers - Really?
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Dear Irascible Professor Readers, Writers, and Colleagues:
Guest commentator and former high school teacher Georganne Spruce takes on the issue of arming high school teachers in this insightful commentary. The IP adds his own thoughts based on his experience as a competitor in International Defensive Pistol Association matches back in his younger days.... more »
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Restore Bankruptcy Protection to Student Loans.
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Dear Irascible Professor Readers, Writers, and Colleagues:
This week guest commentator Alan Collinge makes a strong case for restoring bankruptcy protection to student loans. Read his incisive article in its entirety at:
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Sincerely,
Dr. Mark H. Shapiro... more »
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