If you like(well the comic because it share a good point, not the actual point itself) I suggest you to watch this video.

http://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.html

So many things wrong with this cartoon and video i just can't beleive it.

Why does the student look like a deformed bear?

Why does the student look like a deformed bear?

 

That's the comic - He's a hamster, actually.

http://www.calamitiesofnature.com/about/

I read the comic strip but did not view the video. My opinion is the bear or hamster or whatever it may be is wrong. Every student must thoroughly understand the basics before moving on to elective subjects. The traditional basics of reading, writing and arithmetic are becoming a lost skill in many US schools. No, it is NOT enough to rely on calculators, word spell programs and the Internet. The students of the U.S. are rapidly falling behind their counterparts around the world.

 

Locally, the NJEA may have something to do with that.

Why does the student look like a deformed bear?

 

I almost pissed myself when I read that!