Friends,
A few folks have asked for thoughts on the documentary 2 Million Minutes on global education and American competitiveness. It does have an Indiana connection as parts were filmed in Carmel but I think it has some major flaws (i.e. assumptions, biases, representation) but I'll reserve too much comment for now so that folks can post their own reactions. Certainly, this has caused a lot of buzz around education reform circles so I hope that folks will comment with their two cents. Here's a link with a bit more than the trailer: Eschoolnews
Two Million Minutes Trailer
"Regardless of nationality, as soon as a student completes the eighth grade -- they have just Two Million Minutes to prepare for college and ultimately a career. This important documentary examines how students in India and China are being better prepared than American students to compete in a flattening world. For more information, go to www.2mminutes.com."
We have watched the film at our school and had good discussion. Its a norm with society to place emphasis on sports, work and social activities...from a very young age, not just high school. Only time will tell if this norm will contribute to our country falling behind that of China or India.
Posted by: Carmen | April 07, 2009 at 02:23 PM
Another blog with commentary and response by the producer...FYI
http://ednewscolorado.org/blog/index.php/2008-02-15/two-million-minutes-well-meaning-misleading/
Posted by: RH | April 07, 2009 at 04:07 PM