Reform Public Schools - MAKE SCHOOLS GREAT AGAIN

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Public school in America should be to educate, edify and prepare our children for the future in real life. Below I bring some essential categories of learning that are often advocated for in public education:

  1. Core Academic Subjects

These form the foundation for critical thinking, problem-solving, and academic success.

  • English Language Arts (ELA):
    • Reading comprehension (fiction and nonfiction)
    • Writing (creative, persuasive, expository, research papers)
    • Vocabulary and grammar
    • Public speaking and communication skills
  • Mathematics:
    • Basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
    • Algebra and geometry
    • Data analysis, probability, and statistics
    • Advanced subjects (calculus, trigonometry, etc. in high school)
  • Science:
    • Basic scientific principles (biology, chemistry, physics)
    • Scientific method and inquiry
    • Environmental science and ecology
    • Earth and space sciences
  • Social Studies: Teaching REAL history
    • U.S. history, including major events, movements, and figures
    • World history and cultures
    • Geography and map skills
    • Civics and government (understanding democratic processes, rights, and responsibilities)
    • Economics (basic principles of supply and demand, fiscal policy, personal finance)
  1. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Students should be encouraged to:

  • Analyze information critically and thoughtfully
  • Develop problem-solving skills across various subjects
  • Engage in debates and discussions about important societal issues
  • Develop creativity and innovation.
  1. Civics and Citizenship
  • Understanding of the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and other founding documents
  • Knowledge of how local, state, and federal governments work
  • The importance of voting and civic engagement
  • Understanding of individual rights and social responsibilities
  • Getting involved in the community should be required to graduate as community service. (VOLUNTEER TIME)
  1. Life Skills

These are essential for students’ personal and professional development.

  • Financial Literacy:

    • Budgeting, saving, investing, credit, and loans
    • Understanding taxes, interest rates, and financial planning
    • Personal finance education can help students make informed decisions in their personal lives.
    • How to build credit
    • How to create a bank account
    • How to invest.
    • How taxes work
    • How to create a budget.

  • Health and Well-being:

    • Physical education (exercise, fitness, sports)
    • Mental health awareness (stress management, coping strategies)
    • Nutrition and healthy eating
    • Sex education (age-appropriate, covering reproductive health, consent, and relationships) ONLY WOMEN AND MEN.

  • Social and Emotional Learning (SEL):

    • Empathy, self-awareness, and self-regulation
    • Conflict resolution and teamwork
    • Communication and leadership skills

  • Digital Literacy and Media Literacy:

    • Understanding how to use technology responsibly (cybersecurity, digital citizenship)
    • Analyzing media, recognizing bias, and distinguishing fact from misinformation.
    • Ethical use of technology (privacy, online etiquette)
  1. STEM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
  • Preparing students for careers in growing sectors like tech, medicine, and engineering
  • Encouraging interest in coding, robotics, and emerging technologies
  • Fostering an understanding of environmental sustainability and technological innovation
  1. Arts and Culture
  • Music, visual arts, drama, and dance can promote creativity and emotional expression
  • Cultural awareness through the study of art, literature, and history from diverse backgrounds
  • Appreciation of different forms of artistic expression and the role of art in society
  1. Ethics and Moral Development
  • Discussions around ethical dilemmas, justice, and fairness
  • Promoting character education: honesty, responsibility, kindness, and respect
  • Encouraging global citizenship and understanding issues like poverty & human rights.
  1. Workplace Skills and Career Readiness
  • Vocational training (e.g., trades, technical certifications)
  • Soft skills (communication, teamwork, time management, problem-solving)
  • Internships, apprenticeships, or work-based learning experiences
  • College readiness and career exploration
  1. Inclusion and Special Education
  • Tailoring education to meet the needs of all students, including those with disabilities or learning challenges
  • Providing resources for students to succeed, no matter their individual challenges
  • Fostering an inclusive environment that values every student based on performance.
  1. Global Awareness and Citizenship
  • Encouraging understanding of global issues (e.g., global health, conflicts, economic development)
  • Fostering a mindset of cooperation, peace, and respect for all people and cultures.
  1. Ethics of Technology and Artificial Intelligence
  • As technology advances, students should learn about the ethical implications of AI, data privacy, and automation
  • Critical thinking around issues like surveillance, social media algorithms, and online privacy.

*Balancing Local and National Needs

Education should also be flexible enough to respond to the needs of the local community, while still maintaining a broad-based focus that prepares students for participation in society.

Ultimately, public education in America should aim to foster not only academic excellence but also a sense of responsibility, citizenship, and empathy in students, preparing them to be thoughtful, engaged individuals who can thrive in changing world. Bringing awareness to actions and consequences to your actions. No CRT.

All explicit sex books should be banned or removed from our libraries.

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I agree. They also should look at how China does math. It is so much more simplified and faster than our stupid common core math. That needs to go ASAP. Life skills is so important to teach as well as doing more hands-on things. Kids do need to know how to fill out a job application, cook and clean at home, write checks, and balance a budget. Doing more hands-on learning is more fun and allot of kids learn better hands-on than just reading out of a textbook. Doing fun projects along with their learning is great as well. They need to bring art back to all Elementary Schools as well. Budget cuts have cut art out of our elementary schools here in our town.

And kids need to learn, better social skills, and how to deal with disappointments in life. This new generation throws tantrums and riots when they don’t get their way, and the suicide rate has gone way up among children and young kids because they don’t know how to deal with hardships and disappointments in life, including a boyfriend or girlfriend breaking up with them. I have known a few young boys who have committed suicide over a girl because they don’t know how to handle their emotions. Kids need to learn to respect authority as well as the law whether they agree with it or not.

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I totally agree, they need to learn how to deal with rejection, acceptance and all around emotions, some parents have never told their kids no, and they think real life is the same.

They should have the first hours of the day learning math, language arts, science and history and the second half home economics, have the students prepare their lunches to build good men and women for the future.

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I would add that “Curriculum Taught in Public Schools Must be Readily Available to the Public.”

I started my kids in private school years ago when a kindergarten teacher would not allow us to look at my child’s curriculum.