We do have a great education system, althoug I feel some classes and some carricular is of no use. The blame doesn't soley fall on teachers and the education system, but the parents too, how easy is it for most parent to come home, sit in front of the tv and ignore the kids, then complain when the kids fail. What reform can we implace to better suit the learning needs of American children as well as to improve the education systems goal? As for funding, where should the money come from, are there any programs currently in place that can take a budget cut and divert the money to the education system?
No name calling or pointing fingers. That never solves anything.
2006-09-07 05:26:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
kaadbear - I didn't say throw money at it, I said reform it and you need money to do this, thank you.
2006-09-07 05:38:14 · update #1
The problem with the education system in America isn't money. No amount of money will overcome the death grip that the NEA and UFT have on the education process.
It's time that teachers REQUIRE that students perform to get a passing grade.
It is time that school administrations REQUIRE that teachers actually impart important knowledge to their students.
It is time that parent REQUIRE that public schools actually give their children more than a false sense of self-esteem.
2006-09-07 05:42:13 · answer #1 · answered by SPLATT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has been proved that children learn better in the home or in small classrooms via computers connected to the Internet.
One teacher can teach hundreds of students at the same time.
There is not the bullying and the socializing and the worries about what girl likes what boy. We have tests to see that they are playing an active part in the classroom. They can add comments. Or ask questions. When they don't understand a certain part of the virtual classroom. It is the classroom of the future. Get rid of the football, that causes all the problems and the huge gyms that cost millions of dollars and start teaching kids how to get a job in the real world.
Look at your computer now it has Microsoft interactive training.
It has been proved to work and work well.
All the classrooms and subjects can be taught that way.
The can interact with other children in their neighborhood.
Don't need to do it when they are trying to learn.
Let them chose the sport they want and keep it seperate from the learning inviroment
2006-09-07 12:36:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Parent's have to be more involved in their children's lives.
2) Funding is not an issue. We have the funds just not the political will power to do it. Do you have any idea how much education can be funded on the cost of one B-2 bomber?
3) States also need to step up. As in #2 above, many states lack the will power to enact legislation that raises teacher pay. Arguably, teaching is on of the most important jobs in the US...so why don't we pay like it is (as opposed to T. Owens getting millions to catch a ball...but don't get me wrong...I'm a football fanatic). Pay raises for teachers will also ensure quality education and eliminate the teacher shortfall we are facing.
4) Special interest and lobbies need to be eradicated as well as legislative "pork" that diverts funds from programs that really need it. Part of this is on the voters. Vote out congress people that cow-tow to special interest and stuff "pork" in their bills (Alaska, Texas, Alabama, etc).
The goal should be an easy one. Education for all children. Universal education should not be a goal, but a right.
2006-09-07 12:41:00 · answer #3 · answered by amatukaze 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why does everyone think that throwing more money at the education system is the answer? This administration has spent more money on education than any administration previous. If there are still problems I think we need to look at our teachers and administrators and the basic tenets of our education system. While I agree calling people names never solves anything, we might need to start pointing fingers and figuring out why our schools are not as good as they should be.
2006-09-07 12:33:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Homeschooling. It's pro active and immediately addresses a nightmare of a situation.I don't have the patience to wait around or argue with jug heads or politicians about the quality of what they perceive of to be a good education.Oh yes, and the school system should kindly refund me the supposed $7,000 per student that they claim they're spending on education. Money for the educational system should come from state lotteries, and alcohol & cigarette taxes.It's simply a matter of misappropriated funds.
2006-09-07 12:37:53 · answer #5 · answered by Yahooanswerssux 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Comparison of educational jurisdictions show that money has little to do with it. But if not money, then WHAT? What do you think can be done to improve education, beyond money? OR You could vote for a Democrat , who will gladly tax us all and throw more money at the problem. But after that, we should still try to do something to solve it. I think vouchers would help a lot because they will introduce competition.
2006-09-07 12:36:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Write your rep and ask them to endorse school vochures, compitition will improve education, it is not the evil that it is made out to be.
If people can choose where to spend the tax dollars associated with each child, schools will compete to get those funds.
2006-09-07 12:36:22 · answer #7 · answered by that's right 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vote for a democrat...they actually put money behind words. There needs to be a complete attitude shift....you can't force parents to be good parents...you can try and shift attitudes about education and its importance. This requires one thing. Cash.
2006-09-07 12:33:02 · answer #8 · answered by Franklin 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
do what bush does
ask china for a loan
2006-09-07 12:39:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋