HeyJaredMichael Zwaagstra
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Michael Zwaagstra: Trifecta of Poor Education Policy Helps Produce Poor Student Performance in BC (opens the original)
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There’s a lot going on in British Columbia. The government has called a snap election, the kids are back to school, the quality of education in the province is deteriorating, and we now have the test scores to prove it. Here’s why that’s a problem. Standardized exams are an important measurement tool that encourage teachers to cover the entire curriculum in a course. Now that students no longer write exams based on course content, it’s much easier for teachers to skip parts of a course they woul
Michael Zwaagstra: Ford Government Should Get Serious About Education Reform (opens the original)
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These are significant changes. While Calandra’s predecessors did little more than tinker around the edges, this minister appears determined to fundamentally transform education in Ontario. However, if he wishes to achieve this goal, more needs to be done. By refusing to expand school choice, Calandra is putting all his eggs in the basket of government school boards and expects them to meet the needs of most students. Unfortunately, their track record has been less than stellar. Finally, Calandra
Michael Zwaagstra: All Students Should Learn How to Handwrite (opens the original)
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During the school year, first- and second-grade students at Hume Elementary in Nelson, British Columbia, learned how to handwrite. Some became so good at it they won awards in national handwriting contests. Thus, students in all schools, not just those at Hume Elementary, would benefit from learning how to handwrite. When school resumes in September, principals and teachers should look at how they can bring back this important skill to help all students learn more effectively. While provincial p
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