Building schools for the 21st century will take courage

Moving our country’s public schools back into the upper echelon of rankings worldwide is going to take courage. This is no time to be afraid of the dark side of digital media and the Internet. Quit fretting over digital distractions and the specter of online stalkers. Stop obsessing about completely controlling your kids’ media diets. Yes, pay attention. Yes, have deep and frequent conversation about what’s out there, what’s reliable, what isn’t, what’s wise and unwise. Then let go a little.

And push your kids’ schools to do the same.

By Mike Cassidy

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