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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It drops lower because we defund schools and there’s no societal safety net to help kids and families be successful. Not because some teachers use Taylor Swift to teach literary devices.  [/quote]

The US is near the top of the list when it comes to spending per student. So, no. The Gates Foundation and other philanthropies have spent billions of dollars on US education. That’s not why the US is failing. Stop looking outward, and maybe do some self-reflection.

Not that I think T Swift is bad. Whatever - I don’t care. I do think that it’s an example of education in a non-rigorous setting. But, if our teachers didn’t have to go through a rigorous program, we can’t expect much.[/quote]

I’m not understanding your argument. You do not know anything about this teacher or her student outcomes. You don’t even know what the actual assignment was, unless you are the OP. Education must be relevant to be effective. For many 5th graders, modern pop music is relevant. It makes learning more exciting and more likely to be absorbed.

Your idea is that education should be more rigorous? What does that look like to you? Are you an actual teacher? [/quote]

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