Michael Zwaagstra: Schools Should Focus on Academics, Not Environmental Activism

Michael Zwaagstra: Schools Should Focus on Academics, Not Environmental Activism
Students arrive at an elementary school in Montreal on Aug. 29, 2024. The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi
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Imagine you were to ask a random group of Canadian parents to describe the primary mission of schools. Most parents would say something along the lines of ensuring that all students learn basic academic skills such as reading, writing, and mathematics.

Michael Zwaagstra
Michael Zwaagstra
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Michael Zwaagstra is a public high school teacher and a senior fellow with the Fraser Institute. He is the author of “A Sage on the Stage: Common Sense Reflections on Teaching and Learning.”