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Academic performance correlates most closely with the amount of time kids spend on homework. | Academic performance correlates most closely with the amount of time kids spend on homework. | ||
| − | The United States has a [[socialism|socialized]] education program, though there are smaller, competing "[[private school|private schools]]" within the country. While it has been the establishment for some time, many have argued against the merits of government run programs. | + | The United States has a [[socialism|socialized]] education program, though there are smaller, competing "[[private school|private schools]]" within the country. While it has been the establishment for some time, many have argued against the merits of government run programs. |
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*[[Pygmalion effect]] | *[[Pygmalion effect]] | ||
Revision as of 14:53, January 20, 2008
Education is the process, whether in a formal setting or not, of teaching skills and knowledge. It is most familiar in the schooling of the young, but continues throughout life.
Academic performance correlates most closely with the amount of time kids spend on homework.
The United States has a socialized education program, though there are smaller, competing "private schools" within the country. While it has been the establishment for some time, many have argued against the merits of government run programs.
See also
External links
- The Effort Effect - According to a Stanford psychologist, you’ll reach new heights if you learn to embrace the occasional tumble.
- Why Won't Politically Correct Professors Teach English and American Literature? - Dr. Elizabeth Kantor at The Heritage Foundation talks about why English professors don't seem to want to teach English and American literature, and about why the consequences of that failure are more important than you might think.