Education in the news
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Yes, it is. In Asia education is given a priority by families and parents. Scandinavia is much the same way. In the US, it's highly variable.
It is also to the detriment of learning that over 85% of all US teachers at the moment in K to 12 are female. It doesn't help that single parent households and households where both parents work full time are in the majority.
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See entries 4 and 5 for example
The 10 Most Educated Countries in the World
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Parents’ views on education around the world | Cambridge Assessment
In this Data Byte, we explore response patterns for selected questions from the Global Parents' Survey to determine clusters of countries providing similar answers.
www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk
Education Fever in China: Children’s Academic Performance and Parents’ Life Satisfaction - Journal of Happiness Studies
Chinese parents are highly renowned for their enthusiasm in children’s education and for extremely high expectations for their children’s scholastic performance. Using the China Family Panel Studies from 2010 to 2014, this paper examines the effects of children’s academic performance on their...
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See entries 4 and 5 for example
The 10 Most Educated Countries in the World
Parents’ views on education around the world | Cambridge Assessment
In this Data Byte, we explore response patterns for selected questions from the Global Parents' Survey to determine clusters of countries providing similar answers.
Education Fever in China: Children’s Academic Performance and Parents’ Life Satisfaction - Journal of Happiness Studies
Chinese parents are highly renowned for their enthusiasm in children’s education and for extremely high expectations for their children’s scholastic performance. Using the China Family Panel Studies from 2010 to 2014, this paper examines the effects of children’s academic performance on their...
That's a start. Finland isn't the only country in Scandinavia, and the data seems to be absent for many Asian nations, too.
I'll check with @Grok.
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Education is often given a high priority by families and parents in many Asian countries, but this varies significantly across different regions and socio-economic backgrounds.
Education is indeed a significant priority for families and parents in Scandinavia, as reflected by various policies and cultural norms across the region. Although specific data on parental involvement might vary, the structure of Scandinavian education systems implies a high level of parental engagement, supported by policies like parental leave and free education, which allow parents to be actively involved in their children's educational journey. In summary, education in Scandinavia is not only a policy priority but also deeply ingrained in the cultural fabric, where both the state and families actively support educational pursuits from early childhood through to higher education.
Over 85% of all US teachers in K-12 are not female at the moment. According to recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) for the 2020-21 school year, about 77% of public school teachers are female. Specifically, women constitute 89% of elementary school teachers, 72% of middle school teachers, and 60% of secondary or high school teachers. This data shows that while the teaching profession in K-12 is predominantly female, it does not reach the 85% threshold across all levels.
In the United States, the majority of households with children do not consist of single parent households, but they are a significant portion. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2023, there were approximately 9.8 million one-parent households, which included 7.3 million households headed by single mothers and 2.5 million by single fathers. This contrasts with around 37.9 million one-person households, indicating that while single-parent households are substantial, they do not form the majority of all U.S. households. However, among families with children, single-parent families make up a notable segment, with about one in four children living in such arrangements.
Education is often given a high priority by families and parents in many Asian countries, but this varies significantly across different regions and socio-economic backgrounds.
Education is indeed a significant priority for families and parents in Scandinavia, as reflected by various policies and cultural norms across the region. Although specific data on parental involvement might vary, the structure of Scandinavian education systems implies a high level of parental engagement, supported by policies like parental leave and free education, which allow parents to be actively involved in their children's educational journey. In summary, education in Scandinavia is not only a policy priority but also deeply ingrained in the cultural fabric, where both the state and families actively support educational pursuits from early childhood through to higher education.
Over 85% of all US teachers in K-12 are not female at the moment. According to recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) for the 2020-21 school year, about 77% of public school teachers are female. Specifically, women constitute 89% of elementary school teachers, 72% of middle school teachers, and 60% of secondary or high school teachers. This data shows that while the teaching profession in K-12 is predominantly female, it does not reach the 85% threshold across all levels.
In the United States, the majority of households with children do not consist of single parent households, but they are a significant portion. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2023, there were approximately 9.8 million one-parent households, which included 7.3 million households headed by single mothers and 2.5 million by single fathers. This contrasts with around 37.9 million one-person households, indicating that while single-parent households are substantial, they do not form the majority of all U.S. households. However, among families with children, single-parent families make up a notable segment, with about one in four children living in such arrangements.
T. A. Gardner
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It more or less jibes with what I said.
Single parent or "latch key" kids. That is, both parents work and are often not home with the kids when they are home.
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No. But trying to argue broad subjects on the basis of being absolutely precise to several decimal points shouldn't be the focus here. A problem with our schools is the lack of male teachers and role models. That is significant to overwhelming given the figures. It doesn't matter if it's 77% or 87%, either is far to unbalanced.
Think of it this way, if those numbers were reversed and it were male teachers, what would the same people championing only public schools, and DIE be saying? Of course, we know the answer. They'd be apoplectic with rage over the lack of female teachers in schools.
It's clear that lack of parenting by absence is a problem. The lack of parental engagement in education is a problem. The imbalance in teachers by gender, etc., is a problem. Most of these problems, if not all, can be traced back to Leftist social policies pushed out since the 50's. These issues didn't happen overnight. They won't be fixed overnight either.
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Somebody should give 'Mr. Morris' a dose of reality just before class and he can have his students write about that...Teacher says he makes his students discuss his nail polish every day.
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I don't disagree with your opinions.
Here's some advice.
One of the key elements in punking the stupid online is developing the ability to become well-informed about the topic at hand very quickly.
Practice using search engines and AI (such as Grok) effectively until you become proficient and fast.
Countering stupidity with verifiable facts and supporting data is a fast and easy way to confound the stupid and reduce them to deflection, juvenile outbursts, or sullen silence. Pursue your prey relentlessly when this occurs, and keep...
Take it or leave it.
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Any parent who allows their kid to be in his classroom should be charged with child endangerment, IMO.
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I start with generalities from long learning, not quickly picked facts from AI or Wikipedia because either could be in error. I'm sometimes off a bit on exact numbers but the general gist is correct. As the thread develops, I will refine my position by adding additional details from a variety of sources, both on and off line. The later are sometimes problematic because I have no means to post specifics from them without spending inordinate time typing them in.I don't disagree with your opinions.
Here's some advice.
One of the key elements in punking the stupid online is developing the ability to become well-informed about the topic at hand very quickly.
Practice using search engines and AI (such as Grok) effectively until you become proficient and fast.
Countering stupidity with verifiable facts and supporting data is a fast and easy way to confound the stupid and reduce them to deflection, juvenile outbursts, or sullen silence. Pursue your prey relentlessly when this occurs, and keep...
Take it or leave it.
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Understandable, but is posting links really good enough anymore?
You do know that most search engines have built-in biases, don't you?
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Yes, I know that, but I tend to do things the 'old-fashioned' way simply out of experience. New isn't always better. For example, I find parts and materials catalogs superior and faster to finding something on the internet in many cases.Understandable, but is posting links really good enough anymore?
You do know that most search engines have built-in biases, don't you?
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