Background: STEM Glut

Is another STEM high school necessary?

We don't think so. At least we're not interested in building one. Since the 1950s a significant amount of time, money and attention has been paid to science, technology and mathematics. In the process, the humanistic disciplines have been downplayed and neglected. It is our view that giving the humanities pride of place leads to a more complete education and lays a good foundation for specialization in college and/or a more "vocational" career.

Mission Statement (draft)

Mission

Providing a high school experience that initiates students into the adventure of life-long learning through an intensive study of Western culture by way direct instruction, tutoring/coaching and Socratic seminars.

Single Sex Classrooms?

This may be incredibly "old school" or it may be the next great thing: a school with boys and girls segregated from each other in their classes.

Strengths. Clearly, fewer hormonal distractions. An opportunity to discuss certain issues or the possibility of speaking "more freely" around some subjects. A "sign" that what one is at school to do is to learn, not preen and pose.

Weaknesses. Artificial: besides an all male prison or an infantry company, where does one not run into the ladies? Besides N.O.W. headquarters, where does one not run into men? Politically incorrect: perpetuates the obvious differences between men and women.

Some schools are reporting great successes, though. Hmm....

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There's nothing here yet. To see my view of education, visit Broadening Reason: On Education.