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Heather Wilson - Our superficial scholars
I detect no lack of seriousness or ambition in these students. They believe they are exceptionally well-educated. They have jumped expertly through every hoop put in front of them to be the top of their classes in our country's best universities, and they have been lavishly praised for doing so. They seem so surprised when asked simple direct questions that they have never considered.
scholarship  school  education 
may 2011 by shadowsun7
Homeless By Choice
A mathematician's coming-of-age story.
math  mathematician  graduate  school  work  study  success 
april 2011 by shadowsun7
Swift Kick Central: Valedictorian Speaks Out Against Schooling in Graduation Speech
Last month, Erica Goldson graduated as valedictorian of Coxsackie-Athens High School. Instead of using her graduation speech to celebrate the triumph of her victory, the school, and the teachers that made it happen, she channeled her inner Ivan Illich and de-constructed the logic of a valedictorian and the whole educational system.
assessment  college  commencement  creativity  education  usa  testing  speech  school  inspirational  inspiration  graduation  valedictorian 
august 2010 by shadowsun7
Dear Graduate - Timothy Egan Blog - NYTimes.com
Wear sunscreen. Stretch. Do one thing every day that scares you.
nytimes  school  lifehacks  2009  graduate 
may 2009 by shadowsun7
xkcd - A Webcomic - 11th Grade
Very true look at what we do in school.
comic  xkcd  education  school 
december 2008 by shadowsun7

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