: About Me

At 22, I've seen some things but I'm still relatively new to this whole 'life' thing. Reason and Faith are the only two things that can make any sense of the world, and the two are often in conflict.

My passion is ...

altering perceptions for the better.

I know too much about ...

military history.

My childhood ambition ...

to go to Germany.

Why I write ...

Writing is a way to put my world in perspective. It allows ideas to flow out, releasing tension and stress, and at the same time enriches and strengthens other people's thinking.

Education > Educational Philosophy Should basic skills tests evaluate Internet reading?

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The argument that Internet reading should not be granted "core skill" status is a valid one. I'd like to add another point to the debate that draws on an understanding of the historical context of public education. One asks, what is the purpose of school? Is it to develop (or assist the parents in developing) well-rounded individuals? Is it to supply competent workers to the labour market? Or is it simply a matter of truancy, keeping teens off the street who would otherwise be vandals? The truth is, there is an element of all three in schooling. Each pertains to the issue at hand. The crea...

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