Changing education standards: America declines, the world rises

America is now pushing for lower academic standards in schools. We are seeing claims “Math is Racist,” and high schools in Virginia are getting rid of advance diplomas saying they are discriminatory. The entire AP and IB placement programs are under scrutiny. Meanwhile, American school systems are already way behind those in Europe. China and India are actually raising their academic standards in schools. … Read More >Changing education standards: America declines, the world rises

How American homeless crisis mirrors Afghan disaster

Congress mulls the disbursement of aid to families in the Afghanistan its military left in ruins and the people after 20-year war to desperation, drug smuggling, human trafficking and starvation. But Faran Fronczak wonders whether these tax dollars should be used to ameliorate the plight of homeless Americans. Tent cities are springing up from LA to Washington, DC as the country sees a 2 percent rise in homelessness. … Read More >How American homeless crisis mirrors Afghan disaster

Universities ignoring poor writing skills in favour of ‘inclusivity,’ England’s higher education regulator says

England’s higher education watchdog has warned it will take action against institutions that ignore students’ poor writing skills as part of their “inclusive assessment” policies, saying it’s a “widespread” problem. … Read More >Universities ignoring poor writing skills in favour of ‘inclusivity,’ England’s higher education regulator says