Modern Wisdom #755 - Dr Phil - What Happened To The Education System?
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Mar 9, 2024 Dr. Phil McGraw, a renowned television personality and psychologist, dives into the pressing issues within today's education system. He discusses alarming declines in student mental health and academic skills while calling for urgent reforms. The conversation touches on the negative impacts of social media and technology on self-esteem and relationships. Dr. Phil also critiques the rise of victimhood culture and inclusive language that may overshadow educational standards. He emphasizes the necessity of family values and integrity to navigate these societal challenges.
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Declining Academic Performance
- American students are falling behind in core subjects like math and reading.
- Over 30% of 5th and 8th graders cannot read at a basic level, increasing dropout rates.
Ineffective Teaching Programs
- Schools adopted ineffective teaching programs without empirical data, wasting resources.
- These programs failed to improve student competency, as seen in Illinois test results.
Societal Trends and Family
- Societal trends are not natural evolutions but designed to undermine society.
- These trends specifically target the family unit.