In today’s ultra competitive society, where kids are constantly pressed to succeed, a growing movement is emerging to slow down the pace of learning. Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert talk with an advocate for the movement. They’ll also discuss the challenge to Common Core standards with the state superintendent of public instruction, and find out what legislation Congress is considering this week.
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The Case For Learning Slowly
In today’s hyper-competitive society, kids are under constant pressure to succeed. But there’s a growing movement to slow down the pace of learning, Waldorf school-style. Veronica Rueckert and guest explore the benefits of slow learning.
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State Superintendent Tony Evers On Common Core Standards
The state superintendent of public instruction says Common Core standards are right for Wisconsin, and a new bill up for a hearing tomorrow challenging those standards would politicize what kids learn in schools.
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This Week In Congress – March 5, 2014
USA Today Politics and Congress Editor Paul Singer joins Central Time for his weekly update on happenings in Congress.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Marika Suval Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Galen Druke Producer
- Eric Utne Guest
- Governor Tony Evers Guest
- Paul Singer Guest
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