Indoctrination in Schools (CJOB) (~7min)
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October 30, 2012
Michael Zwaagstra joins Roy Green to discuss indoctrination in our schools. (~7 min.)
Common Sense Education - Speech by Michael Zwaagstra (~59min)
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October 8, 2012
Frontier Research Fellow Michael Zwaagstra discusses Common Sense Education in a speech to Curtis-Homes Schools 80th anniversary in Regina, August 2012.
Zero Support for No-Zero Policies (CJME-R) (~12min)
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September 6, 2012
Joined by high school teacher and author Michael Zwaagstra. He is a high school teacher in Steinbach, Manitoba. He is also an author and is in to discuss a paper he wrote recently titles ‘Zero Support for No-Zero Policies. He explains why there is zero support for no-zero policies in school. (~12 min.)
Michael Zwaagstra on 'No-Zero' Policies (CHQR) (~14min)
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September 6, 2012
Interview with Michael Zwaagstra, Frontier Centre for Public Policy, abour no zero policies and the Edmonton teacher Lynden Dorval who gave out zero percent marks, going against school policy. (~14 min.)
Zero Support for No-Zero Policies (~2min)
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August 31, 2012
Canada’s public schools are not helping students with No-zero grading policies that are now common across much of the country. In Edmonton, physics teacher Lynden Dorval wasn’t looking to become a celebrity. But the decision by the 35 year veteran of the classroom to refuse to go along with his school’s no-zero grading policy for students who don’t hand in assignments ignited a nation-wide debate earlier this year. (~2 min.)
Students Should Be Upset - Just Not About Tuition (~2min)
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August 24, 2012
There is growing evidence that the quality of university education in Canada is declining. Over the past year, university students in Quebec have protested against tuition increases, even though fees in that province will still be dramatically lower than in most other Canadian provinces. (~2 min)
Second Annual Western High School Report Card (CJME) (~10min)
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July 9, 2012
Michael Zwaagstra, research fellow at the Frontier Centre for Public Policy, discusses the results of the latest Western High School Report Card released by AIMS and Frontier Centre. (~10 min.)
Rural vs. Urban Schools (CFAX) (~16min)
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July 6, 2012
Michael Zwaagstra, Research Fellow with Frontier Centre for Public Policy discusses the latest Report Card for Saskatchewan and Manitoba schools. (~16 min.)
Western High School Report Card (CJME) (~15min)
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July 6, 2012
Rod Clifton, Senior Fellow at the Frontier Centre for Public Policy discusses the release of the latest Western High School Report Card. (~15 min)
'No Zero' Policy (CHQR) (~10min)
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June 21, 2012
Michael Zwaagstra, Manitoba high school teacher and co-author of What’s Wrong With Our Schools and How We Can Fix them joins the discussion on the disadvantages of a 'No Zero' Policy in schools. (~13 min.)
Why free tuition is a bad idea (~7min)
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June 7, 2012
Michael Zwaagstra, a teacher with the Frontier Centre, makes the case against free tuition for university students across Canada.
Teacher Suspended for going Against 'No-Zero' Policy (CHED) (~15min)
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June 4, 2012
Edmonton physics teacher Lynden Dorval joins Roy Green to discuss his indefinite suspension for handing out zeros to students who don’t hand in assignments and/or miss exams. Michael Zwaagstra, Manitoba high school teacher and co-author of What’s Wrong With Our Schools and How We Can Fix them joins the discussion. (~17 min)
Math Wars in Manitoba (Craigen) (~52min)
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May 28, 2012
Math Professor Robert Craigen speaks about the problems with the math curriculum that has ignited a national controversy. From Breakfast on the Frontier speech in Winnipeg, March 29, 2012. (~52 min.)
When Will There be an End to Student Unrest in Quebec? (~2min)
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May 18, 2012
Months of student protests are continuing in Quebec, as Premier Jean Charest’s latest effort at compromise on tuition fees has been soundly rejected by student groups. The proposal would have spread the annual increase of $1625 over seven years, rather than five, but student leaders insist that such an increase would result in thousands being unable to afford post secondary education. (~2 min)
Math Curriculum Still Doesn't Add Up (CBK-R) (~7min)
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May 14, 2012
For years the way kids learn math in Saskatchewan schools has been more about concepts and less about calculations. University professors and others said that approach was failing and the government promised to take a look. The minister of education said today no significant changes would be made to the curriculum. Joined by Michael Zwaagstra, teacher and co-author, from Frontier Centre of Public Policy. (~7 min)
School Tax Increase - How do you know whether you're getting what you pay for? (CBC) (~8min)
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March 28, 2012
If you own property in Manitoba...your school taxes are going up this year. How satisfied are you that you're getting your money's worth? Are you getting what you pay for? And how do you tell? (~8 min)
Education in the Crosshairs (CJME) (~7min)
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March 12, 2012
Michael Zwaagstra, research associate with the Frontier Centre of Public Policy, discusses the state of Education in Schools. (~8 min)
The Wrong Path in Education (CJOB) (~22min)
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March 12, 2012
Michael Zwaagstra is a teacher, co-author of What's Wrong With Our Schools and How We Can Fix Them. & columnist for Frontier Centre for Public Policy. He believes we're on the wrong path in Education. (~23 min)
Honorary Degrees (AB PrimeTime) (~1min)
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March 12, 2012
The University of Alberta awarded its latest honorary degree to Nestlé’s Chairman a week ago today. Debate over the controversial decision continues. Who should receive honorary degrees? How transparent is the selection process? Are benefits for the institution - and recipient - always ethical? With us tonight to discuss the growing debate over honorary degrees: David Cooper, a Professor with the Alberta School of Business; and Marco Navarro-Genie, Research Director at the Frontier Centre for Public Policy.
Students Should Protest High University Salaries (CJOB) (~6min)
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February 21, 2012 Frontier Senior Fellow Rodney A. Clifton shows that university students are demonstrating against governments when they should be joining taxpayers and protesting the high salaries given to their professors and the presidents of their universities. (~6 min) «« First « Previous [Page 2 of 9] Next » Last »» |
