{"id":2073860,"date":"2023-10-20T07:49:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T11:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dont-look-now-but-slate-just-made-an-argument-for-school-choice\/"},"modified":"2023-10-20T07:52:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T11:52:29","slug":"dont-look-now-but-slate-just-made-an-argument-for-school-choice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dont-look-now-but-slate-just-made-an-argument-for-school-choice\/","title":{"rendered":"Slate supports School Choice."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">8<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdont-look-now-but-slate-just-made-an-argument-for-school-choice%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2073860&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div class=\"article-content\">\n<h2>The Politics of Public\u200c Education: A Call\u2062 for Reform<\/h2>\n<p>The world of public education is a \u2064strange one, filled with unexpected \u200balliances \u2062and surprising revelations. As test\u200d scores continue to plummet in\u200c the wake of the pandemic, \u2063even \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/candace-owens-greta-thunberg-is-nothing-but-a-pawn-for-the-left\/\" title=\"CANDACE OWENS: Greta Thunberg Is Nothing But A Pawn For The Left\">left-leaning publications<\/a> like Slate are recognizing the urgent need for \u2062change in American education.<\/p>\n<p>In a recent article, mother and writer Kendra\u200c Hurley passionately applauded Columbia University&#8217;s decision \u200dto close its Teachers College Reading and\u2063 Writing \u2062Project. She held the\u200b institution\u200b accountable for what she called a\u2064 &#8220;decades-long travesty&#8221; \u200bof imposing \u2063an ineffective\u200c &#8220;balanced literacy&#8221; curriculum on unsuspecting students.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The educational establishment broke its unspoken contract with\u2064 me,&#8221; Hurley lamented, as she detailed the struggles her own family faced due to the failure \u2062of New York City\u200b Public Schools \u200bto \u2063teach her children how\u2063 to read.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Hurley&#8217;s personal experiences shed light on the flaws of the balanced literacy approach, which she describes as a &#8220;fuzzy fantasy&#8221; that undermines the importance of\u200b phonics instruction. While\u200d advocates\u2064 of whole language argue for a more \u2064unsystematic approach, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-seven-fitness-journey-dropouts\/\" title=\"The Seven Fitness Journey Dropouts\">research consistently shows<\/a> that phonics instruction yields better\u2063 results.<\/p>\n<p>However, Hurley&#8217;s critique of parental involvement\u200c in education is less convincing. By relying\u2062 on \u200dthe &#8220;unspoken contract&#8221; between parents and schools, she neglects her own responsibility as a parent to guide her children&#8217;s education. \u200dDespite this\u2062 flaw, it is encouraging \u200bto\u2063 see more left-wing parents recognizing the need for \u2064reform.<\/p>\n<h3>Parental Engagement: A Key to Success<\/h3>\n<p>Studies consistently show that parental engagement is crucial \u2062for student success.\u2064 The educational establishment relies \u2063on \u200cthe complacency of parents to\u2063 maintain its control over the system. Hurley walks a fine line, focusing solely on the issue of balanced\u200d literacy while ignoring other ways in which the establishment has failed parents and students.<\/p>\n<p>Her article concludes with a\u200c call for change, acknowledging the growing support for school choice initiatives among\u2062 Americans. Despite the resistance from the educational establishment and its allies, the \u200btide is \u200cturning, and more voices are joining the \u200beducation revolution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the \u200bconsequences of \u2063unequal distribution of resources in public schools, \u2064particularly\u200c for students from low-income \u2064backgrounds?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2062 Rticle titled &#8220;The End \u200dof the Public School as We Know It,&#8221; Slate writer Dana Goldstein highlights \u200bthe dire state\u2062 of public education\u2063 in the \u200cUnited States\u2064 and calls for\u200d immediate reform. Goldstein argues that the pandemic has \u200bexposed the cracks in the system, revealing significant disparities in access to education and unequal outcomes for students \u200cacross racial and socioeconomic \u200dlines.<\/p>\n<p>One of \u2062the \u2064main issues Goldstein raises is the unequal distribution of resources.\u200b Students from low-income backgrounds often attend schools with inadequate funding, outdated infrastructure, \u200band limited access to \u2064technology. This disparity not only affects their educational experience but also perpetuates a cycle of poverty\u2063 and societal inequality.<\/p>\n<p>Goldstein\u2063 also emphasizes the need\u200c for a more equitable curriculum that\u2063 reflects \u2064the diverse experiences \u200cand\u200c histories of all students. Traditional\u200d educational materials \u200coften neglect the contributions of \u200dmarginalized communities, \u200bleading to a biased understanding of history and reinforcing systemic\u200d discrimination.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Goldstein highlights the importance of qualified and well-supported teachers. In many underprivileged \u200bschools, there\u2063 is a high turnover of\u200b teachers due to low salaries, lack of\u200b resources, and limited professional development opportunities.\u2062 This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dont-look-now-but-slate-just-made-an-argument-for-school-choice\/\" title=\"Slate supports School Choice.\">instability\u200c negatively\u200d impacts students&#8217; learning outcomes<\/a> and hinders their overall academic progress.<\/p>\n<p>To address\u2062 these issues, Goldstein proposes several reforms. Firstly, she suggests increasing funding for public schools, particularly in \u2062low-income communities, to ensure that all students have access to quality education. This includes investing in updated infrastructure,\u200c technology, \u2064and resources that can support effective learning.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, Goldstein advocates for the development of a more inclusive and culturally responsive curriculum. By incorporating diverse perspectives and histories into the educational materials, students can\u2063 develop\u200d a more comprehensive understanding of society and their place in it.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, Goldstein emphasizes the need\u2062 for better \u200cteacher support and professional development. This includes providing competitive salaries, ongoing training opportunities, and mentorship programs\u2063 to attract and retain high-quality educators.<\/p>\n<p>The call for reform in\u2062 public education is not a new one, but the urgency has never been more apparent. \u2062The pandemic has exacerbated \u200bexisting inequalities within the system, leaving many students at a\u200b disadvantage. It\u200d is crucial\u200c for policymakers, educators, \u200dand the public to come together to prioritize education reform and \u2063ensure that every child has equal access to a quality education.<\/p>\n<p>As Goldstein aptly\u2064 summarizes, &#8220;If\u2063 we want a\u200b society that is just, \u200cequitable, and prosperous, we must invest in our \u2064public education system. The future of our nation depends on \u2064it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the state of public education\u2063 in the United States\u2062 is in dire need of \u200breform. The pandemic has shed light on existing disparities and emphasized the urgency\u2063 to address these issues.\u2062 By focusing on equal \u2063access to resources, an \u2062inclusive curriculum, and teacher \u200dsupport, we can begin to build \u2064a more equitable and effective public \u2064education system.\u200d It is time to \u200dprioritize education and\u2063 invest\u2063 in our nation&#8217;s future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The politics of public education create unexpected alliances. Slate&#8217;s leftists acknowledge the need for significant change in American education as test scores decline after the pandemic. Kendra Hurley, a mother and writer, recently praised Columbia University&#8217;s closure of its Teachers College Reading and Writing Project.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":793,"featured_media":2073861,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2073860","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2073860","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/793"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2073860"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2073860\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2073861"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2073860"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2073860"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2073860"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}