http://abcnews.go.com/2020/stossel/story?id=1500338
Really good article. Its the one i talked about in class which relates to education and competition in pubic schools and more choice for parents of where to send their kids regardless of district etc. f you want we can make this just a start up post if anyone else wants to post their articles from today...
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I think that it is very frustrating that education is not equal everywhere. However, I see no problem with our education at an international level. We educate people enough to allow them to become successful in the American society. I do think it is unfortunate that their is inequality between, in general, races. Primarily white communities will offer better public education. But, with private schools, i feel that they have to think of the best interest of their school, and, on their behalf, they don't think the acceptance of a certain minority student will not help their community, then it is their choice to do so. They are private. They make their own decisions.
Wow that was a really interesting article. I thought that it was very interesting how the majority of parents were content with their privite schools and that to show the problems with education they used camera's. The article mentioned that the problem is not money. And i think the problem is the lack of envolment and commitment. Stossel mentioned an 18 year old boy who was reading at the first grade level...which is sooo shocking to me and happens a lot. his school had spent $100,000 for over 12 years on him (which obviously did nothing) He went to Sylvan learning center and with in 3 days went up 2 grade levels in reading. This makes me very upset becuase he has the ability to learn clearly!!! and with a devoted teacher that wants to help him he improved in 3 days!!! soo frustrating
honestly I think this has nothing to do with private vs. public since they are completely different institutions. I do think, however, that the issue lies with public schools not being treated equally...and I feel that district or community should not have an effect on the amount of support a public school is given. It is a huge deal that America has free schooling, and I understand that, but what is the point if kids in some public school kids go on to Harvard and others dont get farther than a first grade reading level.
I completely agree with devin. I feel you can't look at it private vs. public it is unrealistic. It is our choice whether we chose public or private, but it is not like that for the majority. I feel like we (our class) are putting a band-aid over the situation. Just because we are fortunate enough doesn't mean it doesnt happen. One on one attention with students is also unrealistic, but forgetting about them is too. There needs to be some sort of middle ground. But i guess that is what this is all about, whats is realistic?
Putting a band-aid over the issue would be doing something. Our class is doing nothing except discussing the issues. I think a realistic goal would be to set maximum class size goals. Nothing too aggressive, but maybe under 30. I know that seems large, but its a baby step, and better than what it is. I can't seem to find a statistic, but I am quite sure in cities that the classes become much larger. Money is not the issue; leadership is.
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