Re:2017 California school test scores: Why are they flatlining?
by humanrebar on Tuesday October 10, 2017 @10:35AM
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> What about less tangible (measurable?) factors like happiness?
A primary goal of school is making kids smarter and ultimately a functioning adult. Including being employable.
I don't think "happiness" is the job of an educator. The parents, absolutely. The local government? Maybe.
But if "good citizen" is a desired goal, we might be able to measure that. With surveys of alumni about current events, employment rates, financial principles, etc. To measure whether well-equipped, life-long learners are produced.
But I'd rather schools stay out of holistic goals better reserved for families.
A primary goal of school is making kids smarter and ultimately a functioning adult. Including being employable.
I don't think "happiness" is the job of an educator. The parents, absolutely. The local government? Maybe.
But if "good citizen" is a desired goal, we might be able to measure that. With surveys of alumni about current events, employment rates, financial principles, etc. To measure whether well-equipped, life-long learners are produced.
But I'd rather schools stay out of holistic goals better reserved for families.