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mmonk

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3. I think we should make a taxpayer push for increased science study and inquiry

Reply to Quixote1818 (Original post)

Sat Mar 7, 2015, 04:51 PM

Mar 2015

(like when I was a kid). First, it has to be separated from corporate control though. Science should be about understanding our world and the universe, and not just about a corporate product which will limit human inquiry.

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What science says about the benefits of homework [View all] Quixote1818 Mar 2015 OP

I'd like to see some follow-up studies, as well. But, great topic! HuckleB Mar 2015 #1

There have been a lot since Cooper's book was published. Igel Mar 2015 #4

The home environment is huge. HuckleB Mar 2015 #5

My daughter's 5th grade teacher had the right idea cyberswede Mar 2015 #2

I think we should make a taxpayer push for increased science study and inquiry mmonk Mar 2015 #3

Agree. It needs to be taught in a way that is interesting too. Quixote1818 Mar 2015 #6

The class my daughter is getting a 96% in AwakeAtLast Mar 2015 #7

I'm a HS teacher and I strongly endorse this jimlup Mar 2015 #8