I don't think throwing money at the problem is going to fix it. I strongly disagree with people calling for more public education funding. That's what I was trying to tell you, I've never called for more money to go toward education. Long before we start looking to increase budgets, we need to fix the system itself.
-I think returning education to the states is a pretty decent start, federal testing and curriculum standards are part of the problem. I'd be very happy to see the DoE abolished in it's entirety actually. Education is not a federal power under the constitution anyway.
-I'd like to see all standardized testing and curriculums go, in fact, and give the teachers more wiggle room in the classroom to teach their students individually based on who they are instead of a "one size fits all approach." As Albert Einstein said: "Everybody is a genius, but if you judge a fish on it's ability to climb a tree it will spend it's whole life believing it's stupid." Applying the
multiple intelligences theory in schools would be fantastic.
-I'm also a strong advocate of
school choice (if you need me to elaborate, I'm happy to).
-Definitely want to see more exercise and outdoors time instead of keeping the kids cooped up in a classroom all day, studies are very positive on this approach...it tends to increase focus and work quality back in the classroom.
-I'd like to see a small block of time for independent study. Still school time, they are expected to be productive. But they can follow any academic topics that peak their interest, help them follow natural passions and talents which will inspire them to apply themselves and finish school.
Those are a couple ideas I personally have as a step in the right direction. We need honest discussion from all sides of the political spectrum on this though.
My life, bitch.
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