The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1899 - SHOCKER: Woke Kindergarten Fails
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Feb 6, 2024 The discussion highlights the failures of 'Woke Kindergarten' in improving student performance, arguing that ideological focus hampers real educational progress. There's a sharp critique of declining police morale and recruitment crises amid rising crime rates and scrutiny. The political landscape is also examined, with low approval ratings for current leaders and challenges around immigration and border security. A call for standardized testing is made as a fairer way to assess academic success, especially for underprivileged students, amid a broader critique of educational policies.
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Woke Kindergarten Failure
- A Hayward elementary school spent $250,000 on Woke Kindergarten to address low test scores.
- However, student achievement declined further, raising questions about the program's effectiveness.
Pedagogy of the Oppressed
- Woke Kindergarten reflects a broader educational theory, the pedagogy of the oppressed.
- This theory aims to instill revolutionary ideology rather than knowledge or problem-solving skills.
Dartmouth Reinstates SAT
- Dartmouth removed the SAT requirement during COVID due to equity concerns.
- They reinstated it after research showed its effectiveness in predicting student performance.