America is, without doubt, the most complicated social and governmental experiment in the history of Mankind. As of the 2020 census (https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2021/08/2020-united-states-population-more-racially-ethnically-diverse-than-2010.html) shows that America is the most diverse population cohort in history. The diversi…
America is, without doubt, the most complicated social and governmental experiment in the history of Mankind. As of the 2020 census (https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2021/08/2020-united-states-population-more-racially-ethnically-diverse-than-2010.html) shows that America is the most diverse population cohort in history. The diversity index is a remarkable statistic mirror. We should be very proud of ourselves and our country. In general our K-12 education system is doing well teaching the children of almost 165 million new immigrants to America; however, despite promises by Democratic sponsors that the change in the immigration Act and Quotas for countries of Origin that our cities would not be flooded with immigrants (https://www.history.com/news/immigration-act-1965-changes) history shows that 14% of the US population is now a first generation American, and many of our urban schools have a majority of non-English speaking students in most of their classes. We are crossing 10 million ELL students in 2020 with most US schools unable to find enough teachers or classrooms to maintain standard based grade level education for all students - whether they speak English or not, or whether they arrive in America with any prior education at all https://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/indicator/cgf.
One perspective, and one looking glass to use, instead of the politics of "Race, Race, Race," or Republicans vs. Democrats, or urban vs. rural, it might be more productive to calm the waters and keep looking at what other countries are doing in public education (https://www.edsys.in/best-education-system-in-the-world/). Perhaps we should send US teachers as ambassadors to these countries to report back to all our parents, conservatives and liberals.
And then focus on HOW TO MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN BY STARTING WITH A FULLY FUNDED K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR ALL OUR CHILDREN. INCLUDING AFTER SCHOOL STUDY SUPPORT FOR ANY CHILD WHO IS NOT ABLE TO DO GRADE LEVEL WORK. MEETING CONSERVATIVES WITH A ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FAILING GUARANTEE AT THE END OF EACH CLASS BY REQUIRING A NON-PASSING STUDENT TO EITHER REPEAT CLASS OR TRY TO PASS DURING A SUMMER SCHOOL WITH RIGOROUS HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL OUR CHILDREN, PERIOD.
In today's school system too many public schools in all US states are NOT passing grade level standards any longer, but parents want their children to be 'socially promoted' to the next grade level regardless of students accumulating an increasing comprehension deficit gap (https://www.educationnext.org/state-standards-rising-in-reading-but-not-in-math/). And, it's NOT a racial or poverty issue at all; it's a low expectation issue.
In this context the students who are motivated and able to to do grade level work are facing a massive, rising wave of students who are needing teachers' attention to catch up, or simply to manage behavior. Thus many parents feel our public school systems are failing their children, and they feel compelled to look for other venues of education, be it home schooling or private schools.
This whole process is a loaded emotional issue that unfortunately is feeding our current politics, and, equally unfortunate, has become a driving force for things like CRT social agendas.
Our children have ONE GENERATIONAL OPPORTUNITY to excel in their K-12 Journey: Adults, liberals and conservatives, could all do themselves and our students a huge favor by quietly volunteering to read or tutor Math and science in neighboring schools for 1-2 hours each week. Or join Big Brother and Big Sister programs doing after school home work with kids who have no one at home to help them.
Seriously, many of us are NOT interested in any of the politics or philosophies of years past that have kept America's children from succeeding in school, and instead sent them to jail later on. We have too many kids right NOW who need our attention and SUPPORT. please.
Mr. Hartman's citation:
The issue of privatizing public schools came up in Arizona in 2018 with a statewide ballot initiative that would extend free school vouchers to every student in the state: it was defeated by voters by a 2:1 ratio. Writing for The Arizona Republic, columnist Laurie Roberts was unambiguous in her description of the state’s voters’ horror at the ballot initiative
America is, without doubt, the most complicated social and governmental experiment in the history of Mankind. As of the 2020 census (https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2021/08/2020-united-states-population-more-racially-ethnically-diverse-than-2010.html) shows that America is the most diverse population cohort in history. The diversity index is a remarkable statistic mirror. We should be very proud of ourselves and our country. In general our K-12 education system is doing well teaching the children of almost 165 million new immigrants to America; however, despite promises by Democratic sponsors that the change in the immigration Act and Quotas for countries of Origin that our cities would not be flooded with immigrants (https://www.history.com/news/immigration-act-1965-changes) history shows that 14% of the US population is now a first generation American, and many of our urban schools have a majority of non-English speaking students in most of their classes. We are crossing 10 million ELL students in 2020 with most US schools unable to find enough teachers or classrooms to maintain standard based grade level education for all students - whether they speak English or not, or whether they arrive in America with any prior education at all https://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/indicator/cgf.
At this time in history US K-12 public schools are underfunded and understaffed, and mostly NOT able to guarantee all their students a world-class education (https://drpfconsults.com/educational-system-in-america-compares-education-countries/). Our students' literacy rates, Math and Science skills are not on par with other western countries any longer (https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-highest-literacy-rates-in-the-world.html).
One perspective, and one looking glass to use, instead of the politics of "Race, Race, Race," or Republicans vs. Democrats, or urban vs. rural, it might be more productive to calm the waters and keep looking at what other countries are doing in public education (https://www.edsys.in/best-education-system-in-the-world/). Perhaps we should send US teachers as ambassadors to these countries to report back to all our parents, conservatives and liberals.
And then focus on HOW TO MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN BY STARTING WITH A FULLY FUNDED K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR ALL OUR CHILDREN. INCLUDING AFTER SCHOOL STUDY SUPPORT FOR ANY CHILD WHO IS NOT ABLE TO DO GRADE LEVEL WORK. MEETING CONSERVATIVES WITH A ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FAILING GUARANTEE AT THE END OF EACH CLASS BY REQUIRING A NON-PASSING STUDENT TO EITHER REPEAT CLASS OR TRY TO PASS DURING A SUMMER SCHOOL WITH RIGOROUS HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL OUR CHILDREN, PERIOD.
In today's school system too many public schools in all US states are NOT passing grade level standards any longer, but parents want their children to be 'socially promoted' to the next grade level regardless of students accumulating an increasing comprehension deficit gap (https://www.educationnext.org/state-standards-rising-in-reading-but-not-in-math/). And, it's NOT a racial or poverty issue at all; it's a low expectation issue.
In this context the students who are motivated and able to to do grade level work are facing a massive, rising wave of students who are needing teachers' attention to catch up, or simply to manage behavior. Thus many parents feel our public school systems are failing their children, and they feel compelled to look for other venues of education, be it home schooling or private schools.
This whole process is a loaded emotional issue that unfortunately is feeding our current politics, and, equally unfortunate, has become a driving force for things like CRT social agendas.
Our children have ONE GENERATIONAL OPPORTUNITY to excel in their K-12 Journey: Adults, liberals and conservatives, could all do themselves and our students a huge favor by quietly volunteering to read or tutor Math and science in neighboring schools for 1-2 hours each week. Or join Big Brother and Big Sister programs doing after school home work with kids who have no one at home to help them.
Seriously, many of us are NOT interested in any of the politics or philosophies of years past that have kept America's children from succeeding in school, and instead sent them to jail later on. We have too many kids right NOW who need our attention and SUPPORT. please.
Mr. Hartman's citation:
The issue of privatizing public schools came up in Arizona in 2018 with a statewide ballot initiative that would extend free school vouchers to every student in the state: it was defeated by voters by a 2:1 ratio. Writing for The Arizona Republic, columnist Laurie Roberts was unambiguous in her description of the state’s voters’ horror at the ballot initiative