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An Educated Student

admin — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:30:56 +0000

Dr. Ben answers the age old question, “What does it mean to be an educated student in the US?”

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Addressing Critics

admin — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 20:06:49 +0000

This week Dr. Ben addresses his critics who say he stifles creativity. He also talks about why he calls his kids “My Kids”. Oh yeah, and he is egotistically and proud of it!

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School Lunched

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:43:55 +0000

Should students have a lunch provided to them by the school? Dr. Ben says “NO!” Despite not providing lunches for his inner city students he still has one of the most accomplished schools in the district.

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Fool of a Parent – episode 9

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:33:39 +0000

Dr. Ben tells the story of catching a parent not taking responsibility for her daughter’s actions. But no worries, Dr. Ben doesn’t give her a pass.

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Paying Students – episode 8

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:58:06 +0000

Can’t get kids to attend their classes? Having problems encouraging students to achieve? Dr. Ben suggests that we just pay students to attend class and reward their success with money. He explores the motivating factor money plays in all of our lives.

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All In The Family – Episode 7

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:43:48 +0000

This week, Dr. Ben talks about parental involvement and explains that, in his school, parent’s aren’t always the best choice. Instead, he advocates for family Involvement, which has more to do with the tribal society roots of his students than the trumped up notions of culture that bureaucrats had at the school’s beginnings. Family involvement, he explains, could include parents but is not restricted to just parents, taking pressure off working parents who don’t have the time or energy to volunteer and providing each student with a whole network of supporters to help them succeed in school.

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Speechless – episode 6

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:39:40 +0000

Dr. Ben tackles the statement “Art in schools increases student achievement” with a fair heaping of scepticism. what makes good musicians, he explains, is discipline and Practice—the same things that make a good student! So what should we really be promoting in schools to increase student performance? Interest in School, dedication to studies, a desire to put as much effort into math and history as one might put into drawing, singing, or acting…

Oh, and by the way, 2 + 2 Always equals 4. No exceptions.

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Embarrassing Achievement out of Students – episode 5

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:28:34 +0000

Dr. Ben discusses the controversies surrounding his technique of embarrassing students as a way to spur them to greater achievement. He also discusses his success at creating a culture of belonging where success is rewarded socially and encouraged by fellow students.

For more information on how to better education check out the newly launched education resource site Flunked Solutions.

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Fleecing Taxpayers – Episode 4

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:33:59 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Ben talks dollars and sense, by arguing that (radical moment spoiler) cuts in the education budget are a good thing?! But he doesn’t end on that note, explaining that good schools don’t just ADD more money to the equation, they learn to MANAGE the money they already have! In one of the most controversial topics of education reform, Dr. Ben makes a stunning case for the responsibility and accountability in school spending.

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Thief to a Lad – Episode 3

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:30:04 +0000

Dr. Ben reads the disciplinarian rote with a story about a student who was caught stealing and—as warned—was punished by having his head shaved. After a few chuckles over the media’s appalled response to this story, Dr. Ben informs us it was the last time the student ever stole and that he is now on the honour roll.

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