Four reforms to save education schools from obsolescence |
Robert Maranto, Chair of Leadership at the University of Arkansas, argues that education schools, long criticized for outdated methods and poor preparation of teachers, could see a revitalization led by red states. As policymakers and parents push for new educational models, particularly in conservative areas, traditional education schools must reform or face obsolescence. Maranto suggests four key reforms: integrating scientifically-backed fields into teacher preparation, embracing phonics and the "science of reading," improving civics education to emphasize historical understanding, and offering specialized training for teachers in varied pedagogical approaches like Montessori, classical, and "No Excuses" schools. These changes could ensure education schools remain relevant as the education landscape evolves.