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Why Your Kid Isn't Creative

Rick Newman | Posted 04.25.2012

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Rick Newman

Give kids the freedom to discover something they truly love, while making sure they know it takes diligence and grit to succeed at their passion.

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The Global Search for Education: India Time

C. M. Rubin | Posted 08.21.2011

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C. M. Rubin

"Our problems right now in India are different to those of more developed nations. India has a poor education system. However, our society values education more than anything."

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Rote Memorization: Overrated or Underrated?

Justin Snider | Posted 05.25.2011

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Justin Snider

Among the countless catchphrases that educators generally despise are "drill-'n-kill" and "rote memorization." In keeping with their meanings, both sound terrifically unpleasant.

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