Quote From: alasandra2003 I think vouchers which would give parents of all income levels a choice in where their kids attend schools would be a BIG help.
Public schools for the most part have no incentive to change because the majority of people are stuck using them and even if you don't use them you are stuck paying for them no matter how poorly they preform.
But you are right part of the problem are the students who have no interest in learning and are determined to disrupt the class. There are also the parents who are totally uninterested in their children's education, granted it's a small percentage.
I think it is important for parents to have a choice in how to educate their children. Homeschooling is a viable alternative for many families.
The voucher system is wrought with problems and really is another debate.
I think you have huge misconceptions about the motives of educators. If there was a clear right way to fix the problems of schools, I believe most educators would jump all over it. People working in public schools have huge incentive to make changes because they are actually in the trenches dealing with the issues everyone else has the luxury of just complaining about.
Many of the problems facing public schools simply cannot be fixed BY public schools. There are too many hands in the pot, too many politicians trying to make their mark by "fixing" schools with greater accountability and more senseless legislations, and not enough personal responsibility for students or parents. Furthermore, we have disrespected the role of professional educator to the point that the best graduates do not want to go into teaching. It will take a cultural shift to change the course of public education.
I think your anger at public schools is largely unwarranted. I do not think you understand all the regulations schools need to abide by. You see the results, but not the process or the "why" behind schooling decisions. I am not defending every teacher, every decision, or every school, but your blanket condemnation of schools seems unfair.
