In school, children should learn basic facts to help them become critical thinkers. Not only should high school graduates be knowledgeable and skillful, they should also be able to think for themselves.
While everyone generally agrees with the importance of promoting critical thinking, there’s significant disagreement over how to get there. A common sentiment in schools nowadays is that teachers should focus on social justice, which means training students to become politically active so they can change the world.
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg is a role model for many in this crowd. By skipping school to engage in “climate” strikes, Thunberg became world famous and many teachers and their unions endorsed climate strikes in Canada.
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