Yes! College does not begin at Kindergarten. Children should not be expected to sit before a committee determining whether or not they have 'qualified' for Super Fancy Kindergarten. Each child should have access to the best schools, not just the ones who have been born into a corner of the world where their parents advocate for good education and can finance private tutors and lessons.
Yes! Why do we expect every child to go to Kindergarten?!?! What's wrong with being a firefighter, or servicemen or massage therapist. These people impact my daily life and I love them! And the uniforms mmmm mmmm
Yes! Schools should not be set up on a fast food model where each 1st grade classroom is exactly like every other one. Schools should be like all the local restaurants we love. Each one different, each one resonating with the community it resides in. Each child's education should be personalized. Their interests should be highlighted and encouraged.
Perhaps my favorite moment was as Sir Ken set up the Abraham Lincoln speech. He referenced the date and then went on to say that he has not idea what was happening in society then. You see, in Britain they don't teach american history. Well in America they do. I was taught American history for 12+ years. And you know what Sir Ken? I don't know what was happening in society then either, so Ha!
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