The Future of Public Education Under pragmatic thinker
For years there has been a public outcry to “fix” the public education system of the United States. First, this is impossible, since “fix” can not be defined.
Some say that “fix” the means for better and more modern buildings. Some say that to “fix” means paying teachers more. Some say that to “fix” means that our students pass the test of progress. Some say that to “fix” means to have our students compete more effectively in the global arena of science and business. Some say that to “fix” means to give our students a better education in the fundamentals of reading, writing and math. Some say that to “fix” means to give our students a more progressive, liberal education so they can live a fuller and more complete. Some say that we must “fix” the education system so that students can choose what “they” want to do in life before entering college and the direction and focus. And the reason to “fix” the “broken” public education system go on and on.
I think the public education system is broken and can not be fixed. The system is so overwhelmed by the political bureaucracy, bureaucracy, special interests, political union with the financing, embezzlement, mismanagement, not to approach the status quo thinking, social rhetoric, programs do not funded, broken political promises, and staff low, low skilled, and in response to administrators and teachers that the public education system can not be fixed. It is an impossible task.
Education in England – a tragic history of conflict and confusion
When Tony Blair came to power in 1997 promised the nation that his three priorities. “Education, education, education” Since I was a parent of young children himself, many gave him the benefit of the doubt and believe that this would be one of their main concerns. But now, thirteen years later, what has been achieved? Has the reality match the rhetoric of the inauguration?
Politicians are always at a disadvantage when they set themselves up as experts in education reform, and that while almost certainly been to school, there is absolutely no need for any knowledge they have gained the educational process. Lawyers, doctors, accountants and teachers are examined, and go through a lengthy training process before being admitted to their professions. This does not apply to politicians, who come into their jobs secure, highly paid without any formal qualification. Learn on the job, as builders and sellers of used cars. His biggest obstacle is getting the support of local party bosses and get themselves elected to parliament. After that the sky is the limit. If exercise Machiavellian deceit and cunning that can have a lower ministerial portfolio. Chosen few, with the nerve and influence in the corridors of power, then it can evolve into a heads of major departments such as DEFRA, the Home Office, the Treasury or the Ministry of Education, which has been reclassified as the Department of Children, families and schools. The surprising fact is that reaching these high positions without having any specialized knowledge that is agriculture, police, banking, economics or education. If this lack of experience shows, a cabinet reshuffle was quickly transferred to another department, or raise them to the House of Lords.