Minimally guided "discovery learning" privileges the privileged student who know what they're looking for.

Texas schoolchildren will learn Bible stories, "The Lord is My Shepherd" and "Blessed are the peacemakers."

If Texas links state reading tests to a state reading list, teachers will be motivated to focus on content, not isolated skills.

Teach children what they need to learn. Don't make them try to figure it out for themselves.

Should we worry that young people are spending less time reading for pleasure and a lot more time watching YouTube videos?

Student-led discussions fail less-prepared physics students -- they need the professor -- but work for well-prepared students.