We can measure this in various ways, but, naturally, I come back to standardized test scores, a common indicator of academic success. ... Before moving on to possible solutions for our education system, I want to note an interesting point made in the final chapter of Ryan's book, Five Miles Away, A World Apart that is the basis for my thesis. ... This diversification (especially in a socio-economic sense) is crucial for the equalizing of our education system. ... Cities can help reduce white flight by making the living environment more enjoyable and suitable for the average citizen; Rya...

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In class, he read us lists of elements or common compounds and their formulas, and we copied everything down as he said it. He gave us notes sometimes and told us exactly what we needed to memorize and "know" for the exams. ... One result of this type of educational "governing" is that the students begin to lose their sense of reality, and their ability to think for themselves diminishes extensively. ...

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My idea class would have a common goal created by both myself and my students, and steps taken together to satisfactorily achieve the goal. ... My ideal classroom environment would be when I model and structure my lessons through an interactive manner, allowing students to debate, exchange notes, answer questions and display their thoughts to be shared with the rest of the class. ... As a media classroom includes the usage of different technological equipment, the constant usage of mobile phones in class becomes a common issue faced by teachers. ...

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