Race to self-destruction: A history lesson for ed reformers

Yong Zhao
"Race to self-destruction: A history lesson for ed reformers"
The Washington Post
April 7, 2011

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/post/race_to_self_destruction_a_history_lesson_for_ed_reformers/2011/04/06/AF68CfrC_blog.html?wprss=rss_education
Topic: Education Reform
This article highlights compares the history of Easter Island to educational reforms.
Key Points: The author foreshadows the parallel to building bigger statues on Easter Island and how that eventually ended up with the destruction and collapse of the society there.
Although interesting, I would liken the situation to ever growing entitlement programs of which, society is unable to afford. Eventually, someone will have to pay for everything or, the system collapses. It’s an interesting take and discussion.
Relevance: The argument will likely rage on about what reforms are needed and what are effective. It behooves us all to be aware of the discussion which will eventually turn from words to action..