does excessive government funding really improves education?
Question: Does excessive funding by the government really improves education?
i dont think so but it wont hurt either .it still boils down to the teacher.
While I agree with Gary this thread does not really apply to this course (ED 101 / Forum 3, I do have strong opinions about the state of education in the U.S. It is obvious that our educational system is broken! I teach developmental reading and English, and it is astonishing how many high school students get out of high school unable to read at a college level. Many have a reading grade equivalency that is well below 8th grade. "No Child Left Behind" is a misnomer. We don't leave students behind, we just push them out the door and many are under prepared to continue a college level or trade school level of education. This under prepared status sets students up for minimum wage jobs, welfare and many other social problems.
Did the possible loss of government funding cause the teachers in Georgia to do what they have been accused of doing?
Raphael,
Good question but now sure how it applies to this forum? Can you give me so additional insight on what you are thinking about this? Thanks.
Gary
The standards of other regions, countries, etc. tend to be much higher. Funding does not imply neither motivation nor standards. In addition, as a culture, we tend to idolize movie stars and athletes, with less emphasis on the important discoveries in math, science, etc.
Recently in the State of Georgia teachers were accused of correcting the errors committed by students on their test papers. This was done because of the poor showing by the students on their exams. Apparently the justifications given for the above actions by the teachers was that funding by the Federal Government would be reduced or denied because of the low marks of the students. Inspite of all Government funding of education American students are still lagging behind many other countries in math and the sciences.
The United States of America ranks second as to how much it spends on each individual student. However the results of its massive spending on education has proven to be somewhat disappointing. How can education in America be improved without throwing money at the situation?
Raphael,
Not exactly sure about your question. Can you give some additional insight and information in relation to this question? Thanks.
Gary
