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Race to Nowhere: How Are Tomorrow’s Lawyers Being Educated?

Posted on March 11, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

Several weeks ago, I saw Race to Nowhere, a film screening to small audiences in the San Francisco Bay area. This movie documents the incredible demands we place on elementary and high school children. Many of these kids spend over … Continue reading →

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Respect For Teachers

Posted on March 5, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

The New York Times had an interesting article earlier this week about Diane Ravitch, an education historian and former official with the U.S. Department of Education.  She recently went public with dramatically changed views on standardized testing and charter schools. … Continue reading →

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The Future of Legal Education: Online?

Posted on February 11, 2010 by D. Mark Jackson

Ralph Losey persuasively argues that online education will replace bricks-and-mortor education, including law school, as the dominant form. The major advantage of online courses, he claims, is that they are asynchronous, meaning: A student can logon to study at the time … Continue reading →

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