[An original contribution to Hacking the Academy.]
The academy should hack itself to transform public education. Here’s how:
1. Stop complaining about public education.
Since Sputnik, American schools have been anxiety-driven to produce “college-ready” students. Standardized testing, A Nation at Risk, the No Child Left Behind act, the Race to the Top Initiative, and the upcoming Elementary [...]
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