Citizenship and Public Education Recommendations

Citizenship and Public Education Recommendations

If I were an education policy wonk and asked about the connection between citizenship and public education I would recommend the following:Since public education is provided and is funded by the government, public schools are expected to deliver more, compared to private schools which are funded by parents.

Since we live in a democratic society public schools promote citizenship, values, and social skills. In addition, special attention is given towards human rights. As a tax paying citizen I expect the best in our schools.

As a "wonk" on public education I would put more emphasis on, The No Child Left Behind Act. The growth of public education has been advanced and it is for the common good of students to receive the free education. Furthermore, it ensures that all students be taught by highly qualified teachers and that students achieve their goals to their highest level. This guarantees equal rights to all students. Special education students should have all the resources available to them in schools. This includes students who have language barriers, fine motor skills, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and other impairments. I would ensure that all schools implement this policy.

I further would like to stress that students whose families come from low incomes receive the same education compared to students who come from middle class families. The education system is geared to prepared young adults to become productive citizens and obtain good jobs.

Technology is the growth to the future. All public schools should provide students with the highest level of computers and technical equipment. Teachers should be highly qualified in their field of study and should be compensated for their achievements. Government funded workshops are available to educators. These workshops educate teachers by keeping up modern technology. Public education promotes citizenship, values, and social skills. Our nation's economic growth depends on the future generation of our young children.