Category Archives: Politics
Making Math more accessible
I recently read an article in the New York Times Opinion by Andrew Hacker titled ‘Is Algebra Necessary?’. Now I think he makes some sweeping generalizations about Maths, including blaming Algebra for all the nation’s woes regarding students failing school … Continue reading
Posted in MYP, Politics
Tagged Area of Interactions, Education, Interdisciplinary, Math, Mathematics, Maths, myp
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Indonesia Corruption Watch says National Exams’ ‘Fantastic’ Passing Rate Suspicious
Sad really, these students are trying their best but end up being victims of corruption and politics. Many schools in Indonesia are struggling to provide safe classrooms let alone a decent education. I wonder if the 99.5% pass rate is … Continue reading
NGOs in Indonesia: Culture of raising awareness of envrionmental issues
I recently had a conversation with friend who used to work as an NGO in Indonesia. Being a developing country Indonesia has a myriad of social and environmental issues. Government and non government organizations have to try and raise awareness … Continue reading
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Tagged corruption, culture, Education, environment, handouts, indonesia, NGOs, programs, scam, workshop
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They cannot, they must not quote Dr. Seuss. Not in the school. Not in the hall. Not in B.C. No, not at all.
Too silly for words. Dr. Seuss quotes considered political messaging in B.C. teachers dispute They cannot, they must not quote Dr. Seuss. Not in the school. Not in the hall. Not in B.C. No, not at all. Teachers in a … Continue reading →