[DOWNLOAD] "America On Life Support!" by Michael A. Crist # eBook PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: America On Life Support!
- Author : Michael A. Crist
- Release Date : January 14, 2012
- Genre: Education,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 478 KB
Description
PUBLIC EDUCATION in America has fallen from its
lofty perch as the worlds best to a system that is just barely keeping its head
above water. Although educators must accept much of the blame for schools
that have lowered expectations, forgotten about discipline and consequences,
and given into union pressure, our government must share in the blame for
where we are today.
Our federal and state governments have tried to mandate, stipulate, and
dictate how schools should be operating. The government over-reach that
we have experienced in all areas of our lives has made its way into our
schools over the last 50 years. The more schools are mandated to do, the
fewer dollars they are given to make it happen.
For our public education system to survive we must adjust to the demands
of the 21st Century. We must begin to think out of the box about how we
recruit, compensate, and retain quality teachers. At the same time we must
return to the basics concerning discipline and expectations.
There has been a significant increase in home schooling and charter schools
in recent years. Public schools may be destined to becoming vocational
centers with lower standards and expectations.