American society is now facing a big threat. Sadly, the risk is not very noticeable, unlike the case of terrorism. The real problem is the continuously and rapidly depreciating standards for the U.S. public schools. This can traced to the rampant exercise of power of cartel in education. The results are long lasting, and more importantly, immeasurable.
This issue is not new, as most parents, concerned public officials, and even a simple observer, can see that the public school system is performing way below expectations. The results are not surprising - depressing test outcomes in math and reading, pervasive corruption, and a most difficult process of removal of teachers who have poor performance, among others. The logical conclusion is that the U.S. will soon have a work force that is ill equipped to be efficient members of the society.
As earlier mentioned, one of the dilemma brought about by the education cartel is tenure for the schoolteachers and staff. They are able to enjoy security regardless of their poor performance, which is mostly quantified by the performance of their students. Thus, there are lesser incentives for the schools to improve themselves.
Moreover, the education cartel is continuing efforts to gain more power fuels more strife rather than promote student welfare. This is very evident when, at the urging of the schoolteachers, Charlie Crist, Florida Governor and a senatorial candidate, vetoed a proposed law that would make compensation be directly proportional with the performance of the schoolteachers and staff.
This highlights the fact that the cartel in education is a major player in preventing dismissals, even when there is cause to do so. It naturally follows that the dismissal of the staff and teachers, where there is poor performance of students, created major waves in the field of education. Such action simply highlights the need for change.
The sad part however, is the argument that criticism of the public school system translates into hatred of the system as well as belief that the teachers are not good for students. Such is not the case though. There is enough recognition that not all teachers come from bad stock. Among them is Beverly Jones, who was courageous enough to expose the corruption in Trenton, alleging that ghost employees are provided with salaries and that many students were held back to promote a repeater's program. This is just one of the landmarks of corruption that pervades in the system.
The truth is that there is a need to address the problem. There are alternatives provided - such as voucher schools and charter schools. While the advantages of adopting them are not yet clear, it is essential to come up with many alternatives as possible to prevent the education cartel from continuously wielding its power to the detriment of the students.
By strengthening competition in the system, it is expected that the cartel in education would raise the bar and start making changes - all towards the benefits of the students. There would be more choices available for parents and students. Teachers would also be encouraged to improve themselves. The good effects on students would translate to a better future for all.
This issue is not new, as most parents, concerned public officials, and even a simple observer, can see that the public school system is performing way below expectations. The results are not surprising - depressing test outcomes in math and reading, pervasive corruption, and a most difficult process of removal of teachers who have poor performance, among others. The logical conclusion is that the U.S. will soon have a work force that is ill equipped to be efficient members of the society.
As earlier mentioned, one of the dilemma brought about by the education cartel is tenure for the schoolteachers and staff. They are able to enjoy security regardless of their poor performance, which is mostly quantified by the performance of their students. Thus, there are lesser incentives for the schools to improve themselves.
Moreover, the education cartel is continuing efforts to gain more power fuels more strife rather than promote student welfare. This is very evident when, at the urging of the schoolteachers, Charlie Crist, Florida Governor and a senatorial candidate, vetoed a proposed law that would make compensation be directly proportional with the performance of the schoolteachers and staff.
This highlights the fact that the cartel in education is a major player in preventing dismissals, even when there is cause to do so. It naturally follows that the dismissal of the staff and teachers, where there is poor performance of students, created major waves in the field of education. Such action simply highlights the need for change.
The sad part however, is the argument that criticism of the public school system translates into hatred of the system as well as belief that the teachers are not good for students. Such is not the case though. There is enough recognition that not all teachers come from bad stock. Among them is Beverly Jones, who was courageous enough to expose the corruption in Trenton, alleging that ghost employees are provided with salaries and that many students were held back to promote a repeater's program. This is just one of the landmarks of corruption that pervades in the system.
The truth is that there is a need to address the problem. There are alternatives provided - such as voucher schools and charter schools. While the advantages of adopting them are not yet clear, it is essential to come up with many alternatives as possible to prevent the education cartel from continuously wielding its power to the detriment of the students.
By strengthening competition in the system, it is expected that the cartel in education would raise the bar and start making changes - all towards the benefits of the students. There would be more choices available for parents and students. Teachers would also be encouraged to improve themselves. The good effects on students would translate to a better future for all.
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