Teaching is Not a Business is an article in the Sunday New York Times August 17, 2014 written by David L. Kirp. All the material in quotes is directly from the article:
"All youngsters need to believe that they have a stake in the future, a goal worth striving for, if they’re going to make it in school. They need a champion, someone who believes in them, and that’s where teachers enter the picture. The most effective approaches foster bonds of caring between teachers and their students."
"While these reformers talk a lot about markets and competition, the essence of a good education — bringing together talented teachers, engaged students and a challenging curriculum — goes undiscussed. "
We believe that all students deserve a rich and well-rounded educational experience. Memorizing and filling in bubble sheets does not empower students to chase their dreams. The International Baccalaureate curriculum and framework appears to challenge students to explore and examine. IB challenges the mind not the endurance of the behind.
For the complete article for the link: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/17/opinion/sunday/teaching-is-not-a-business.html?ref=opinion
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