Steve Hargadon’s survey is inspired by the book The Game of School, and it is a deep dive past the usual questions of school efficiency towards more qualitative questions about parents’ and students’ frustrations, fears, anger, hopes and dreams, and opportunities regarding school.

Learning and Teaching, School reform, Public School IssuesPatrick FarengaMay 25, 2018game of school, Steve Hargadon, School researchComment

The Insularity of School Research

People think research about the efficacy of schooling proves that our national well-being, personal advancement, and intellectual abilities are deeply connected to attending school. A new article argues that research about the efficacy of education is deeply flawed and prevents us from creating better solutions for helping children learn. . .

Learning and Teaching, Legal Issues, Public School IssuesPatrick FarengaDecember 17, 2013School research, Houman Harouni, The American ReaderComment

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