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| Rigorous | 43% | 376 votes | Total: 869 votes | |
| Nurturing | 57% | 493 votes |
Rigorous
by Ory
Created on: November 04, 2008 Last Updated: November 14, 2008
Rigorous or nurturing schools? The idea of going to a good school and getting a great education is romantic.
Created on: July 19, 2008 Last Updated: July 29, 2008
A school in and of itself is nuts, bolts and concrete. The program provided in that school is developed
Created on: October 02, 2007
It is not the job of a school to nurture a child, rather it is their purpose to first provide a good
Created on: September 19, 2007
The ultimate purpose of a school is to prepare its students to succeed in the world ahead of them. Consider
Created on: March 03, 2008
As someone who graduated from a private college, which was both rigorous and nurturing, the benefit
Created on: April 28, 2009
Smooches, honey! Wow you got a "C"! I'm so proud you're average.
On one hand, it's a false choice between
by Rick Scobey
Created on: September 14, 2008
TO BE OR NOT TO BE
To be or not to be is the question. Let me see, where have I heard these words before?
by K. Russell
Created on: October 02, 2007
School is an institution of learning. As such, it has specific academic and social expectations. Teachers
by Pamela Folks
Created on: October 31, 2007
My daughter is enrolled in a private Christian school. I describe that as rigorous, even though there
Created on: January 12, 2010 Last Updated: January 13, 2010
Education should be rigorous; the reason our children aren't as educated as they used to be is because
by L T Corda
Created on: October 30, 2007
As students grow, the curriculum naturally changes to meet their needs. Kindergarten is the epitome
by Todd Pheifer
Created on: February 26, 2008 Last Updated: April 19, 2012
Schools are an organic compound in many ways. Amidst the books, tests, and standards, there is a human
by Toni Doswell
Created on: April 13, 2008
Rigor implies hard work. All schools who have the students'
destinies in mind should be rigorous. Rigorous
Created on: October 03, 2007
I Believe schools should offer a more rigorous regimen to educate our children. However, i think many
by S.Stacy
Created on: November 19, 2007
Education is nurturing. You are nurturing the mind. But as a parent, teacher and adult leader you must
Created on: January 21, 2009
In answering the question of whether it is better for schools to be rigorous or nurturing, I would argue
Created on: January 19, 2008
The mistake in the question "Is it better for schools to be rigorous or nurturing?" is that it implies
by Elayna D.
Created on: August 17, 2007
What were schools originally designed to accomplish? Most public and private schools were set up to
by Tako63
Created on: February 25, 2008
The question itself presents a dichotomy that any thoughtful educator would immediately classify as
by Jackie Brown
Created on: October 03, 2007
Rigorous education simply put is learning with expectations placed on the student. A rigorous education
Nurturing
Created on: February 09, 2010
Kids spend more time in school than they are actually at home. Being an educator allowed me to cross
Created on: June 02, 2008 Last Updated: November 04, 2011
Nurturing appeals to many students and suits their abilities as well. Many people who struggle
by Rita Waller
Created on: February 12, 2008
As an educator in the postsecondary, classroom I am appalled at the poor grammar of today's high school
by Shawty
Created on: October 06, 2007
I think there is a serious lack of nurturing in most families today, and with that said I believe teachers
by Elaine Grant
Created on: September 06, 2008
School can be a frightening, insecure place for many children even those who are average or above average.
Created on: October 24, 2007
Although I believe that education needs a rigorous component, I doubt that learning would be an easy
Created on: January 21, 2010 Last Updated: January 22, 2010
"Memorize the following terms. Each term pertains to our curriculum. Therefore, you must memorize these
Created on: October 19, 2007
I believe that the children of today's schools need as much nurturing as they can get and where they
Created on: October 29, 2007 Last Updated: November 05, 2007
This debate has worn many masks and will continue to manifest itself anew with each generation. It is
Created on: December 06, 2007
Nurturing is a great way to show love and appreciation to those who are already struggling to learn
by Yvonne Black
Created on: January 23, 2011 Last Updated: January 24, 2011
If my school had been more rigorous I would have failed. I have no doubt about it and it would
Created on: October 25, 2007 Last Updated: May 19, 2011
If my six-year-old has taught me anything over the years, it's how important nurturing is in the educational
by Trisha Clark
Created on: October 02, 2007
I firmly believe school should be a combination of both rigorous training and nurturing the student
Created on: November 15, 2007
I think maybe there should be less emphasis on treating school like they are in college. And more like,
Created on: October 30, 2008
You learned to speak your first words, take your first steps, and enjoy the art of play because nurturing
by Jevah
Created on: October 27, 2007
To be perfectly frank, I find this to be a joke of a debate. It is the art of nurturing which is the
Created on: September 22, 2007
I am currently a Graphic Design and Digital Imaging instructor at a community college. I have worked
by E.I. Lambert
Created on: October 26, 2007
Nurturing. Definitely.
So many children now a days come from broken homes and need a bit of nurturing
by L. Merlino
Created on: October 03, 2007 Last Updated: December 09, 2010
Is it better for schools to be rigorous or nurturing?
In my opinion there has been far too much emphasis
by A. Pesarosa
Created on: October 03, 2007
Is it better for schools to be rigorous or nurturing?
Let's not lose sight of what school is for. We