Parents, educators, college administrators and government officials all over the country are extremely concerned about the problems with public education. This debate has been raging for years, but is not closer to being corrected. In fact, in many states the standards may actually be getting worse.
Many theories have been put forth to try and tackle the situation. The government has instituted a set of common core curriculum standards in an effort to give every student a fair chance. However, they have no control over what actually happens in a class room and it is all too easy for a struggling student to fall through the cracks.
Many of the complaints are about the qualifications of many teachers. They may have completed their requirements but are still not educated to the level of teachers in Europe or Asia. Many teachers are themselves a product of the failing system. They have never known anything else and never think to question why so many of their students are failing.
Large class sizes is one of the most frequently leveled criticisms with public schools today. Teachers cannot handle large classes and feel over whelmed. They may be a number of disruptive students in the room who make it almost impossible for the other students to learn. This is a very frustrating situation and one that has yet to be dealt with.
Many teachers and educational experts say that many parents are not actively engaged in their child's education. In many successful countries parents are behind their children one hundred percent. Parents must be ready to make sure their child completes home work and studies for tests. They must also be ready to work hand in hand with teachers to give their children extra help at home whenever necessary.
Many teachers are simply not prepared to handle a class of thirty students. They lack the authority and skills needed to manage this large groups of children. A good teacher who really understands their obligation to their students is now quite hard to find. More teachers are worried about pushing their students through standardized tests and getting a good review. As the reviews are mostly written by administration from inside the school it is hard to break this system. Doing what is seen as politically correct has taken priority over actually educating the children.
Some experts have also put forward the case that separation of church and state is having a serious effect on students. In order to fully understand the development of Western society and culture, the student must be taught about religion. Religion has had a huge and profound impact on the history of the world. Trying to teach about the development of modern society without mentioning religion is impossible. The result has been that many students have little understanding of the complexities of their own country or that of others.
It will take a massive effort from everyone involved, parents, teachers and administrators to address the problems with public education. This is not a situation that can be fixed over night. It will take many years of hard work and a completely new way of thinking.
Many theories have been put forth to try and tackle the situation. The government has instituted a set of common core curriculum standards in an effort to give every student a fair chance. However, they have no control over what actually happens in a class room and it is all too easy for a struggling student to fall through the cracks.
Many of the complaints are about the qualifications of many teachers. They may have completed their requirements but are still not educated to the level of teachers in Europe or Asia. Many teachers are themselves a product of the failing system. They have never known anything else and never think to question why so many of their students are failing.
Large class sizes is one of the most frequently leveled criticisms with public schools today. Teachers cannot handle large classes and feel over whelmed. They may be a number of disruptive students in the room who make it almost impossible for the other students to learn. This is a very frustrating situation and one that has yet to be dealt with.
Many teachers and educational experts say that many parents are not actively engaged in their child's education. In many successful countries parents are behind their children one hundred percent. Parents must be ready to make sure their child completes home work and studies for tests. They must also be ready to work hand in hand with teachers to give their children extra help at home whenever necessary.
Many teachers are simply not prepared to handle a class of thirty students. They lack the authority and skills needed to manage this large groups of children. A good teacher who really understands their obligation to their students is now quite hard to find. More teachers are worried about pushing their students through standardized tests and getting a good review. As the reviews are mostly written by administration from inside the school it is hard to break this system. Doing what is seen as politically correct has taken priority over actually educating the children.
Some experts have also put forward the case that separation of church and state is having a serious effect on students. In order to fully understand the development of Western society and culture, the student must be taught about religion. Religion has had a huge and profound impact on the history of the world. Trying to teach about the development of modern society without mentioning religion is impossible. The result has been that many students have little understanding of the complexities of their own country or that of others.
It will take a massive effort from everyone involved, parents, teachers and administrators to address the problems with public education. This is not a situation that can be fixed over night. It will take many years of hard work and a completely new way of thinking.