If all of the borders between nations were eliminated and
people were able to move freely and choose where they wanted to live, where
would they go? If worldwide college students could choose any college to attend
where would they come? If there is a trouble spot anywhere in the world, where
does the world look for guidance? If you answered the United States, you would
be correct on all three counts. That is an extremely heavy burden to place on
one country- a country that does not have the largest population (That’s
China)- a country that does not possess the greatest land area (Russia). We could go on and discuss Nobel Laureates
and such but the point of this discussion is this- Since the United States is
the “ exceptional” nation in the world of nations, how does the country strive
to educate its children to fulfill this obligation for future generations?
First we need to de-politicize the education process.
Education is an economic issue, as we need an educated population to propel the
economy. Education is a security issue, as we need a population capable of
defending itself and its fellow citizens. Third – education is a social issue.
All Americans need to have the opportunity to acquire as much knowledge as they
desire, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation or financial position.
The goals of education should not be legislated by Congress based on some arbitrary
calculation. It should not be the political football of presidential candidates
(Who isn’t or doesn’t want to be the Education President?)
All Americans whether in the education profession or not,
needs to be engaged in the public education process. After all, the future of
the nation is at stake.
C.2015 J.Margolis
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