At first glance it's the worst kind of list for hackers, all topics with no exposition. However, it's not the usual pablum. About half the items deal with producing a homogenized, pasteurized citizenry. The other half, learning for learning's sake, learn to spell, critical thinking are what we expect of education. Some like generate leaders and cultivate the gifted are wishful thinking on Grodin's part.
The list is pretty much on target The number of goals and inherent conflicts among them may explain why education is the US is not succeeding.
The list is pretty much on target The number of goals and inherent conflicts among them may explain why education is the US is not succeeding.