#1548: “Hyper Education” | The Best Of Our Knowledge

May 27, 2020 • 00:27:30
#1548: “Hyper Education” | The Best Of Our Knowledge
The Best Of Our Knowledge
#1548: “Hyper Education” | The Best Of Our Knowledge

May 27 2020 | 00:27:30

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Show Notes

There is a small but growing world of high-achievement education giving rise to after-school learning centers, spelling bees, and math competitions. Today on the Best of Our Knowledge, we’ll talk about the trend towards “hyper-education.” We’ll also spend an Academic Minute with childhood anxiety. Can there be too much education and, if so, is it […]

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