Ask HN: Friend's 15 year old wants to drop out, I've been asked to intervene

Post by quasque » Tue, Feb 12, 2013, 9:32 PM UTC

shawndumas wrote: post #143

quasque wrote: post #139

Earlier quoted context omitted.

As I am unfamiliar with the state of the US education system, could you please explain what exactly are you referring to?

below is an example of what is done and what to do diff. this is about science but you can extrapolate to the other subjects. teachers like Tyler DeWitt are vastly underrepresented in the school system. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVwWN0kjbms&list=FLj3EXpr...

Thanks for the links. The speaker in that video makes an excellent point about science communication which I think applies to all education and not just primary/seconday school. For example, even scientific journals having "commentary" or "news and views" sections alongside the papers is incredibly important to tell the readers why the research may be important (if they don't follow it intimately already).

Post by pasbesoin » Wed, Feb 13, 2013, 1:03 AM UTC

Mz wrote: post #140

pasbesoin wrote: post #136

This is not a well-grounded suggestion, but FWIW. Child stars (e.g. film) -- or their parents, although the child's income may well be paying for this -- hire tutors. They cram in concentrated, often one-on-one tutor time and independent study on top of often full schedules. In part, the concentration and quality may reduce the total number of hours required. I don't know this person's income, but would something lik…

When I was homeschooling in California, you could opt out of public school by hiring a tutor for three hours a day (as just one option). According to info I downloaded here: http://homeschoollegaladvantage.com/resources/homeschool-law... you can opt out of school in Colorado by hiring a tutor for four hours a day, 172 days a year. Compulsory attendance extends to age 17. So his parents may be in no position to let hi…

Sorry, if/as I missed your comment. Looking for it now (commenting here from another page)...

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