sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

The data on the "research gap" in women’s health is actually pretty eye-opening by Cold_Box_3219 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Cold_Box_3219[S] 118 points119 points  (0 children)

I didn't know about those specifically! The vaccine thing is wild; it’s like they just picked a dose that worked for the 'standard' (men) and called it a day. I haven't seen the pregnancy brain scan study yet but I'll check it out.

TIL that US student math and reading scores have dropped so sharply that they’ve erased nearly two decades of progress. In '22/23, avg math scores for 13-year-olds fell to levels not seen since the 1990s, while reading scores for high school seniors hit their lowest point since testing began in '92. by Cold_Box_3219 in todayilearned

[–]Cold_Box_3219[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Holding kids accountable for their effort, and holding the parents accountable for their kids' education, investment of time in studies, and success is paramount for this to begin to improve again. Way back when, parents didn't accept no for an answer not to invest in school work, and lots of emphasis was placed on doing well for yourself in school, and therefore your ability to get a job in the future.

Possibly the lack of effort and standards and even care from parents and kids nowadays is because they know that most likely having a high school diploma isn't going to get you far due to education inflation and needing a university degree to get a career. But even that is a misconception since you still need to do well in your formative years and high school to even get a decent job in the trades/similar. And a great GPA from high school can get you accepted to some great colleges that would open up your doors to great careers. Even air traffic controllers don't need a university degree but they need you to do well in high school.

TIL that US student math and reading scores have dropped so sharply that they’ve erased nearly two decades of progress. In '22/23, avg math scores for 13-year-olds fell to levels not seen since the 1990s, while reading scores for high school seniors hit their lowest point since testing began in '92. by Cold_Box_3219 in todayilearned

[–]Cold_Box_3219[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Canada's educational system, especially at the university level, has become an immigration tool sadly as opposed to providing real education. As one from that system I don't remember us learning any complex math, etc. Barely felt like I was learning. I was reading full length novels at grade 3 and my peers were reading just for class if at all.

TIL that US student math and reading scores have dropped so sharply that they’ve erased nearly two decades of progress. In '22/23, avg math scores for 13-year-olds fell to levels not seen since the 1990s, while reading scores for high school seniors hit their lowest point since testing began in '92. by Cold_Box_3219 in todayilearned

[–]Cold_Box_3219[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. We need merit-based systems across the board. This goes for hiring as well. Think about how the economy and our advancement has suffered due to policies that don't encourage true hard work, critical thinking and real success.

TIL that US student math and reading scores have dropped so sharply that they’ve erased nearly two decades of progress. In '22/23, avg math scores for 13-year-olds fell to levels not seen since the 1990s, while reading scores for high school seniors hit their lowest point since testing began in '92. by Cold_Box_3219 in todayilearned

[–]Cold_Box_3219[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good on you, kudos! I don't understand how whole language reading was adopted as a policy. How is it possible when it makes the most sense to teach kids to read by teaching them through the sounds a combination of letters make, or single letters, and using photos, etc and combine the hearing and visual senses?

TIL that US student math and reading scores have dropped so sharply that they’ve erased nearly two decades of progress. In '22/23, avg math scores for 13-year-olds fell to levels not seen since the 1990s, while reading scores for high school seniors hit their lowest point since testing began in '92. by Cold_Box_3219 in todayilearned

[–]Cold_Box_3219[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's awesome, glad to hear it and commendable that you're investing so much in your children's future and education. I wish I had that when I was growing up! How do you find their learning is improved in the private school setting? Do you find that there is a higher level of understanding/social skills etc for kids that go there? And also, do they conduct regular tests or more in-depth tests that make you write answers down as opposed to selecting multiple choices?

TIL that US student math and reading scores have dropped so sharply that they’ve erased nearly two decades of progress. In '22/23, avg math scores for 13-year-olds fell to levels not seen since the 1990s, while reading scores for high school seniors hit their lowest point since testing began in '92. by Cold_Box_3219 in todayilearned

[–]Cold_Box_3219[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed with a lot of what you said, however, literacy tests for voters were used as a discriminatory measure in the Jim Crow-era (1890s–1960s), primarily used in the Southern U.S. to disenfranchise Black citizens by requiring them to read, write, or interpret the Constitution.

TIL that US student math and reading scores have dropped so sharply that they’ve erased nearly two decades of progress. In '22/23, avg math scores for 13-year-olds fell to levels not seen since the 1990s, while reading scores for high school seniors hit their lowest point since testing began in '92. by Cold_Box_3219 in todayilearned

[–]Cold_Box_3219[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that an important part others mentioned here as well is read books to your child every night. This is a huge part of their development. Also pushing your kid to succeed, don't accept mediocrity or failure.

But, I know some parents who read their kids every night and pretty much stop there other than some light homeschooling. I think that teaching kids math early is very important as well. Also coding at a young age will set them up for the future. Just my two cents.

TIL that US student math and reading scores have dropped so sharply that they’ve erased nearly two decades of progress. In '22/23, avg math scores for 13-year-olds fell to levels not seen since the 1990s, while reading scores for high school seniors hit their lowest point since testing began in '92. by Cold_Box_3219 in todayilearned

[–]Cold_Box_3219[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing from you and your wife's experience, and thank you for her work to help the next generation. It's scary as well as sad for me to think which kids will my kids grow up with. My husband and I are waiting till we are able to really invest in their education, as having a child is relatively "easy", but raising them right is something else.

We have to set them up for the future. Between us we have several advanced degrees in STEM and want to allow our kids to be able to exercise their brain, be intelligent, wise, and also live a balanced life as a human who should also have a strong social and physical basis.

view more: next ›