Stevenson said “yes” to public school.She works in public school as librarian for more than 10 years which makes her agreement much more convincing. She thinks public school is a diverse and democratic institution which will not leave any child alone. “While that may be the way of the wolves on Wall Street, we public school teachers will not abandon the lambs in our charge.”(Stvenson, 6) She draw an analogy to describe some children in private school are doing so well on their academic, however, the students in public school maybe weaken than those students in private school, but public school teachers want to protect them and are willing to see their improvements. The aim of public school is promote “the common good”by nurturing children with
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A chief reason for public education cited by Jefferson and other early leaders was the need to produce citizens who would understand political and social issues, participate in civic life, vote wisely, protect their rights and freedoms, and keep the nation secure from inside and outside. In the 2004 Presidential election, just 40% of citizens with less than a high school education voted, compared with 56% of high school graduates and 78% of college graduates. (Fast Fact) Public schools are all near communities which means public schools classrooms are one of the first place where children from a small community that mirrors the large society. Full range of human diversity which is a good opportunity for them to accept the different cultures and evaluate information critically and engage in dialogue and debate. That’s all on the way of preparing them for their roles as voters. Educated in public education is not only of gain knowledge but also transmit the knowledge, skills, and habits in to a democratic way of life. People needed to be educated to have become a responsible citizens and know how to fight against for themselves, make themselves consciously what is harmful and what is benefit for themselves and for the whole
A chief reason for public education cited by Jefferson and other early leaders was the need to produce citizens who would understand political and social issues, participate in civic life, vote wisely, protect their rights and freedoms, and keep the nation secure from inside and outside. In the 2004 Presidential election, just 40% of citizens with less than a high school education voted, compared with 56% of high school graduates and 78% of college graduates. (Fast Fact) Public schools are all near communities which means public schools classrooms are one of the first place where children from a small community that mirrors the large society. Full range of human diversity which is a good opportunity for them to accept the different cultures and evaluate information critically and engage in dialogue and debate. That’s all on the way of preparing them for their roles as voters. Educated in public education is not only of gain knowledge but also transmit the knowledge, skills, and habits in to a democratic way of life. People needed to be educated to have become a responsible citizens and know how to fight against for themselves, make themselves consciously what is harmful and what is benefit for themselves and for the whole