School policies

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Here are some insights and discussions on school policies as shared in various podcast episodes on The Jordan Harbinger Show:

Tech Addiction and School Policies

, a social psychologist, discussed solutions to combat tech addiction among kids. He proposed four norms:

  1. No smartphones before high school
  2. No social media until age 16
  3. Phone-free schools
  4. Encouraging independence and free play in the real world

He emphasized that phones are a significant distraction in schools. Most American schools claim to ban phones, but enforcement is often lax, leaving teachers overwhelmed and ineffective as "phone police" 1.

Education Policies and Wealth Inequality

, a professor, highlighted how current admissions rates at universities contribute to wealth transfer from the poor to the rich. Decreasing admissions rates benefit wealthy families who can afford extensive test preparation and influence admissions processes, while a few exceptional lower-income students are admitted to maintain appearances of diversity. He suggested that universities with rapidly growing endowments should be taxed as private enterprises due to their focus on generating wealth rather than expanding educational access 2.

Academic Grading Complaints

shared a personal experience about dealing with unfair grading practices at his university. He advised maintaining a polite and humble approach when addressing such issues and escalating the matter if initial steps don't work. Ensuring that concerns are documented and communicated to higher authorities can sometimes lead to resolution without further conflict, emphasizing the importance of advocating for oneself in academic settings 3.

Solving Tech Addiction

Jonathan Haidt proposes four norms to combat tech addiction in kids, advocating for delayed smartphone and social media access, phone-free schools, and more real-world independence. The discussion highlights the challenges teachers face in enforcing phone policies and the urgent need for change in our digital age.
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These discussions highlight the need for more robust and effectively enforced school policies to address tech addiction, manage educational inequality, and ensure fair academic practices.

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