If you think that’s bad, and you aren’t familiar with how fucked up we are, let me tell you how school is funded in my state (and it varies by state). You would think that taxes from corporations would pay a lot, and they can, in places that have corporations.
However, in rural areas, like most of my state in Ohio it is funded by whatever tax money you can generate in your little county (to go with the money from the feds/state that can be impacted because of that testing). So, since ours have little business, it is largely from people’s property taxes. Well, you would think that is fine, and it could be if people cared about things like education here. But, old people tend to see it as another expense and constantly vote down new levies when more money is needed (you have to ask for a vote when budgets need increased). So, the education system is largely skewed in favor of wealthier areas, areas with business, and of course the people that can afford private school.
It’s a mix. A lot of our buildings and that require a lot of local funds, plus operations, etc… We all get the same base per student from the feds, but vast disparities on filling in the rest based on where you live.
Okay, so does that mean each state can make changes to the curriculum? That doesn’t sound that bad to me… you’re essentially like a continent, and amendments to the curriculum could bring some benefits. But I guess the base standards still apply. The one thing I’d caution against, though, is the downgrading of problem-solving skills.
they can make changes to their curriculum, but if they can’t pass the standardized tests, they risk losing funding (or having the feds come in to run the school). so, most teach largely to the lowest common denominator.
they can make changes to their curriculum, but if they can’t pass the standardized tests, they risk losing funding (or having the feds come in to run the school). so, most teach largely to the lowest common denominator.
Yup pretty bad. Once again, this explains my reasoning in the OP.
Don’t apologize for something you didn’t do. I haven’t experienced any bad things from North American citizens yet, and I don’t believe your leaders can cause enough damage that we can’t recover from. Just stay strong and focus on improving things for your community, with education and health being the pillars of a strong one. 💪
Well, thanks for the pep talk and glad to hear it! I think it’s an American thing to apologize for things out of our control. Yes, that is what my wife and I focus on. Take care!
If you think that’s bad, and you aren’t familiar with how fucked up we are, let me tell you how school is funded in my state (and it varies by state). You would think that taxes from corporations would pay a lot, and they can, in places that have corporations.
However, in rural areas, like most of my state in Ohio it is funded by whatever tax money you can generate in your little county (to go with the money from the feds/state that can be impacted because of that testing). So, since ours have little business, it is largely from people’s property taxes. Well, you would think that is fine, and it could be if people cared about things like education here. But, old people tend to see it as another expense and constantly vote down new levies when more money is needed (you have to ask for a vote when budgets need increased). So, the education system is largely skewed in favor of wealthier areas, areas with business, and of course the people that can afford private school.
No, I thought basic education was covered by federal taxes. You’re telling me it’s funded at the county level?? WTF?! Why?
Because in a segregated society, that’s how you ensure that poor minorities have shitty schools.
(I am neither joking nor exaggerating, BTW.)
It’s a mix. A lot of our buildings and that require a lot of local funds, plus operations, etc… We all get the same base per student from the feds, but vast disparities on filling in the rest based on where you live.
Okay, so does that mean each state can make changes to the curriculum? That doesn’t sound that bad to me… you’re essentially like a continent, and amendments to the curriculum could bring some benefits. But I guess the base standards still apply. The one thing I’d caution against, though, is the downgrading of problem-solving skills.
they can make changes to their curriculum, but if they can’t pass the standardized tests, they risk losing funding (or having the feds come in to run the school). so, most teach largely to the lowest common denominator.
Yup pretty bad. Once again, this explains my reasoning in the OP.
Thank you!
Oh, for sure. Those of us that can think for ourselves here have been going nuts for decades!
We’re also very sorry for the damage done by our fellow citizens and leaders.
Don’t apologize for something you didn’t do. I haven’t experienced any bad things from North American citizens yet, and I don’t believe your leaders can cause enough damage that we can’t recover from. Just stay strong and focus on improving things for your community, with education and health being the pillars of a strong one. 💪
Well, thanks for the pep talk and glad to hear it! I think it’s an American thing to apologize for things out of our control. Yes, that is what my wife and I focus on. Take care!