Students Unprepared For University
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October 2, 2009
Michael Zwaagstra argues our education system has spent enough time promoting self-esteem, and instead challenges the department to raise standards and make sure students get the education they deserve. From the Frontier Centre's weekly radio commentary that runs in 3 prairie provinces.
Debating No-Fail Education Policies (CBC Radio) (~17min)
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September 9, 2009
Frontier Research Associate Michael Zwaagstra debated the merits of social promotion with Elizabeth Morley, principal of the Institute for Child Study Laboratory School on CBC's national program, The Current. (17 mins)
Challenging Social Promotion (CJOB)
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September 2, 2009
Richard Cloutier interviewed Frontier research associate Michael Zwaagstra about the problems with social promotion in public schools. (6 mins)
Questioning Social Promotion (CJOB 680)
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September 2, 2009
National radio host Charles Adler interviewed Frontier research associate Michael Zwaagstra about his report, "An 'F' for Social Promotion." With audience call in. (33 mins)
Problems with Social Promotion (News 91.9 Monckton)
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September 1, 2009
Frontier research associate Michael Zwaagstra was interviewed on News 91.9 in Moncton, NB about his report, "An 'F' for Social Promotion." (11 mins)
All Schools Can Succeed (~2min)
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August 28, 2009
Those who believe students from poor neighbourhoods have little chance of academic success are completely wrong. From the Frontier Centre's weekly radio commentary that runs in 3 prairie provinces.
Report Cards Need Grades (~2min)
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August 20, 2009
Michael Zwaagstra argues that removing percentage grades from student report cards is a big mistake. From the Frontier Centre's weekly radio commentary that runs in 3 prairie provinces.
Technology Overload in Classrooms? (CHQR) (~5min)
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July 23, 2009
Alberta is looking to place a greater emphasis on the use of technology in the classroom. Frontier's Michael Zwaagstra was on Calgary CHQR on July 22 and was interviewed by Mike Blanchard about the reasons why Albertans should be concerned about this direction. (July 22, 2009)
More Money Not The Answer (~2min)
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July 23, 2009
Research Associate Michael Zwaagstra asserts that throwing more money into the school system does not automatically lead to better student achievement. From the Frontier Centre's weekly radio commentary that runs in 3 prairie provinces.
A Pass Should be Earned (~2min)
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May 22, 2009
From the Frontier Centre's weekly radio commentary that runs in 3 prairie provinces.
Pushing The Deadline (CBC - Winnipeg) (~3min)
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May 22, 2009
Research Associate Michael Zwaagstra discusses student deadlines with Damien Wall on CBC Winnipeg's Up To Speed, May 15, 2009.
Merit Pay For Teachers (~2min)
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May 8, 2009
From the Frontier Centre's weekly radio commentary that runs in 3 prairie provinces.
Holding Schools Accountable (~2min)
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April 17, 2009
From the Frontier Centre's weekly radio commentary that runs in 3 prairie provinces.
Should School Districts be Restricting Homework? (CBC-NL) (~1min)
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April 8, 2009
Research Associate Michael Zwaagstra was interviewed by Dorothy King and Brian McCue on CBC in Corner Brook, NL. (April 7, 2009)
Back to the Drawing Board: The Case for Meaningful Homework (~2min)
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April 3, 2009
From the Frontier Centre's weekly radio commentary that runs in 3 prairie provinces.
Why Homework is Good (CHQR - Calgary) (~6min)
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April 1, 2009
Research Associate Michael Zwaagstra criticizes calls to end homework on the Mike Blanchard show on QR77 in Calgary
On Homework (CKRM - Regina) (~14min)
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April 1, 2009
Research Associate Michael Zwaagstra discusses the benefits of homework with Jim Smalley on CKRM, Regina.
Merit Pay for Teachers (CBC) - Saskatchewan
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March 19, 2009
Research Associate Michael Zwaagstra was interviewed by Sheila Coles on CBC's Morning Edition. (March 13, 2009)
Should Schools Be Able to Close? (CBC-MB) (~2min)
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March 10, 2009
Research Associate Michael Zwaagstra was interviewed by Marilyn Makie on CBC Manitoba Radio. (March 9, 2009)
Aboriginals and Their Treaty Right to Education (CHQR) (~8min)
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February 19, 2009 Policy Analyst, Joseph Quesnel was interviewed by Mike Blanchard on CHQR AM 770's Calgary Today show. (February 16, 2009) |
