The Wisdom Deficit in Schools

"Achieve the Core, for example, an organization founded by the lead writers of the standards, explicitly encourages schools to teach students to 'extract' information so they can 'note and assess patterns of writing' without relying on 'any particular background information' or 'students having other experiences or knowledge.' This emphasis on what they call 'text-dependent reading' contributes to a culture in which it’s not normal to promote cultural wisdom or personal growth; in fact, it’s almost awkward."