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Race should be a factor in the university admission process. both race and finances should matter, but only in underepresented areas

Schools should not punish students for not reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Want to brainwash children with some daily recitation? How 'bout a pledge of compassion and understanding. "I pledge allegiance to the people of the world, as a human living in America. And for the Justice and Compassion for which it stands, One People,

The No Child Left Behind Act should be reauthorized.

The No Child Left Behind Act has been effective.

States should be forced to fund the federally mandated No Child Left Behind Act.

It is not acceptable for courses on the Bible to be taught in public schools. Not unless it is a course studying all religions in general.

Schools receiving federal funds should not be required to disclose student information to the military.

Schools should use plastic handcuffs to restrain students. only under extreme circumstances.

High school students should be required to pass an exit exam in order to earn a diploma. Something to show you actually learned something?

The classroom is not an appropriate venue for teachers to express their political opinions.

Race should not be a factor when assigning students to public schools.

A school should not have the right to require that a student take Ritalin or similar drugs.

Failing public schools should not lengthen their days.

Abstinence-only sex education should not be taught in schools.

the U.S. military should not be allowed to recruit in public high schools.

Teachers should not receive performance-based merit pay. merit bonus maybe. merit raises?

All-day kindergarten should be mandatory.

School districts should give parents a choice of schools.

Colleges should allow fraternities and sororities. regulated of course

Schools should not practice social promotion.

American schools should offer bilingual classes for native Spanish-speakers. Only as long as the point is still to teach english too.

Public schools should be funded through income tax.

Public schools should not require students to wear uniforms. Stifling expression makes for conformity and that leads to social stagnation.

The government should not issue vouchers for private school tuition. More money taken away from improving our underfunded public schools. LITERALLY.

There is not political bias in academia. Usually a good bias. But not usually a intentional bias. Most educators just seem to lean the same way politically. Must have something to do with being able to use logic, reason, and having an advanced education.

Arts programs are an essential part of education. Study after study shows an increase in educational efficacy when arts are a part of the educational process.

Universal preschool should be free in America.

Public school is the most effective method of education.

The public school systems in America would be improved if they were federalized. If the organization were correctly set up and managed, yes for a lot of schools, no for some.

Private schools should not receive public funding.

I rate America's education system "Unsatisfactory."

There should be a foreign language requirement in public schools. Every other 1st world nation teaches more than one language in school....

UNKNOWN: Should prayer be permitted in public schools?

UNKNOWN: Should the federal government increase higher education subsidies for low-income students?

UNKNOWN: Are standardized tests an effective tool for measuring student learning?

UNKNOWN: How should reading be taught?

UNKNOWN: When should schools begin teaching sex education?

UNKNOWN: Should education have a higher priority in the federal budget than military spending?

UNKNOWN: Should the government offer cash incentives for better student performance?

UNKNOWN: Should public schools make contraceptives available to students?