Adequate funding and equal access to public education is an issue that has been around for decades. It is, like most things are, a constant push-and-pull between money and ethics. And it continues to be at the forefront of the nation. Adequate funding and equal access to public education was most prominent in the Supreme Court case Plyler v. Doe. In this case, the state of Texas argued that illegal immigrant children should not be allowed a public education; in addition, they explained that allowing them to attend would cost the state unnecessary money. Some citizens have confidence in the capacity of government funding and equal access to education to promote the futures of children; whereas others scrutinize public schools and request better
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They can afford to hire better teachers which in turn produces better students. In the case Plyler v. Doe, the access to education was denied and it was deemed unconstitutional to deny anyone an education. The government’s role in promoting public education is simple yet complex. The government’s main role in public education is making sure it is funded. However, their funding comes with various strings attached. Once the government has allocated the funds, the rest is in that state’s hands. The states are also heavily involved in the establishment, selection, and regulation of curriculum, teaching methods, and instructional materials in their schools (“State Authority” 1). The states can decide where and how much money is distributed in their district. Looking back though, it has been proven that giving states too much leeway is faulty. For example, in Plyler v. Doe, Texas withheld federal funds, a right awarded to themselves in their state, for illegal children to attend school. To some people public education promotes itself. The word “public” means of or concerning people as a whole. Similar to democracy, it expresses equal opportunity to do something, even if you do not have money. Some Americans revere public education because they acknowledge that the children are the
They can afford to hire better teachers which in turn produces better students. In the case Plyler v. Doe, the access to education was denied and it was deemed unconstitutional to deny anyone an education. The government’s role in promoting public education is simple yet complex. The government’s main role in public education is making sure it is funded. However, their funding comes with various strings attached. Once the government has allocated the funds, the rest is in that state’s hands. The states are also heavily involved in the establishment, selection, and regulation of curriculum, teaching methods, and instructional materials in their schools (“State Authority” 1). The states can decide where and how much money is distributed in their district. Looking back though, it has been proven that giving states too much leeway is faulty. For example, in Plyler v. Doe, Texas withheld federal funds, a right awarded to themselves in their state, for illegal children to attend school. To some people public education promotes itself. The word “public” means of or concerning people as a whole. Similar to democracy, it expresses equal opportunity to do something, even if you do not have money. Some Americans revere public education because they acknowledge that the children are the