Should Public Education Be Redefined

Every state in the U.S. is different, which is the beauty of the country. These differences are however, not at all recently carved. Nearly 100 years before its birth, parts of the nation had divided and set themselves apart from one another. The regions of New England and the Chesapeake area would make themselves vastly unlike each other through their people, communities, and governments.

It is essential for child of any age to get a form of education. Private or public, school is a necessity for children to expand their knowledge and learn from their mistakes. But, how will a vast eighty-seven percent of the US's children learn if there is not money to invest in their public schools? Mothers Jessica Blatt and Lizzie Scott in their editorial argue that Public schools are not receiving the affection they need. First, Blatt and Scott incorporate emotional diction into their editorial to appeal to the audience's empathetic emotions. Second, Blatt and Scott integrate specific details into their editorial to emphasize the change that needs to happen in the public schooling system. Third, Blatt and Scott manipulate the syntax of their editorial to mirror the how the Public School Watchdogs need supporters now. These establish a passionate devoted tone. Blatt's and Scott's editorial is significant because it enlightens one about the problems happening behind the doors of public education.

I propose the we terminate the Department of Education. There are several reasons why the Department should be abolished.

Public schools seem to be focusing only on subjects that are being tested for state funding really beneficial to the student? This is true, for I asked a few teachers; although some of this can be true facts the author, Diane Ravitch, does not cite from credited sources anywhere in the reading. Ravitch wants parents and policymakers to shift public education away from testing to a full liberal arts curriculum.This program tied school funding to standardized test scores in math and reading and, as a result schools put their resources into testing and test prep for those courses. Ravitch argues that our education reform programs like, “No Child left Behind Act,” led to cuts in important parts of the curriculum and in order to focus on those we see cutbacks in funding in other areas. I believe public schools are not giving kids the best

In this video about “What’s Wrong with Our Schools”, Milton demands a question which is still important even today than it was in 1980. why the public-school system has changed so much since lots of parents are starting to protest about the poor quality of education that their children are receiving and the public hating the increased taxes that help the public schools. Milton made a conclusion by saying that it is the government who control the most harms the welfare of students and parents alike.

One of the many changes in the Age of Reform was the reformation of public education. The first schools were built for religious purposes, but during this reformation period, the reformers wanted better schools to make sure that the future voters would be informed. Also, these schools would help immigrants become part of the culture of American society. Massachusetts was the first state to set up public schools, schools paid by taxes, and this was also the first state to have compulsory education. This is where children had to go to school until a certain age. Reformers like Horace Mann changed many aspects to the schools in Massachusetts. He created colleges to train teachers, raised the salaries of the teachers, and he lengthened the school

Although most college sports require an intense commitment, college athletes should never receive the title of “employee.” However, many people disagree with this statement, causing a debate about whether or not college athletes should be classified as employees. The issue climaxed when football players from Northwestern College wanted to form a labor union. They believed that college athletes should be treated better in various ways, whether they are considered employees or not (Patterson). While changes are warranted in regards to the organization of college athletics, they are not currently deemed employees.

Public education has seen new advancements in the past two-decades caused by the rapid growth of the school-choice policy. The two alternatives to the traditional public education that will be discussed are the charter schools and magnet schools.

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According to pro side of the debate, charter schools are necessary. Education is not always a ‘one size fits all’ (Genma Holmes). The neighborhood traditional public school is not necessary always the best environment for every child simply because traditional public schools are designed to meet the needs of the general population. However, charter schools provide students who do not fit in with the traditional public schooling system an alternative educational route. Dennis Jenkins believes that traditional public schools also have a monopoly over public education. As a result, these monopolies are not motivated to change and improve because of the lack of competition. Charter schools are the solution to this problem. They serve the purpose of encouraging public schools to compete for financial dollars, which spur positive changes across the board in public education.

Possibly one of the most critical issues the nation is faced with is public education in the United States. One time declaring the United States as a “Nation at Risk”, the educational commissions started to carry out one reform policy after another. With attempts to improve education, there have been reformers have modified class sizes, graduation requirements have been revised, and standardized testing implemented. Proponents of the policy feel that America’s public education system has improved, children are receiving the best instruction from the most qualified teachers, because of the increase in funding students receive extra help and parents now have a choice in what is best for their students education.

The United States does not have an obligation to help poor countries. Although the U.S. has a high gross domestic product and strong military, it still hasn’t been able to succeed in other areas. In order to help others, you need to help yourself. Until every aspect of the United States is in order, we should not supply any other countries with help. The United States also has a failing public education system, citizens with food insecurities, and aging infrastructure. Giving aid can do more harm than good to a developing country. Instead of giving handouts, the U.S. should allow poor countries figure things out for themselves. “The American way” doesn’t work for everyone and countries, without help, should figure out what kind of system

There are numerous issues that plague the public education system. Several of the concerning challenges that it faces today are: The lack of familial support or guidance some students receive, the increase in the population of individuals that seem to undervalue the benefit of an education, and the test-centered curriculum structure that is applied in a majority of schools, within the system. There desperately needs to be an engagement of ideas to mend the problems that the education system faces. Not only would it allow students a better chance at exercising their full potential, but society as a whole, will reap the benefits of a well-rounded education for all.

I can understand why children want to come here, why parents want to send their kids here, but replacing public schools around the world with private schools is simply unrealistic. Have you ever thought about how much money you are spending each year, for multiple years to send your child to Acton? Have you thought about how much you could be saving if you just sent your child to public school? That could mean more vacations over spring break, summer break and winter break. Have you ever thought about how some families can't afford private school? What would they do if the world replaced all public schools with private schools? Their children would probably end up not attending school. Not only do you have to think about yourself when you decide if you are for or against public school funding, but you have to think about the community around you.

Education is an issue that touches everyone’s lives in one way or another. Whether you are a parent, student, teacher, taxpayer, or employee, the effects of education on society can be seen everyday. For this reason, public schools are a top concern among political leaders. Over the past twenty-five years, confidence in the nation’s public school system has dramatically declined. While the public for the most part seems to support their school district, criticism is not lacking. Recent years especially have shown dissipating support. It appears that the prevailing view is that public education, as a whole, is in bad condition and is in need of a renewed effort to fix it. Private schools seem to fare