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

The No Child Left Behind Act should be reauthorized.

Sex education should begin during elementary school (before 6th grade). I think you should teach it at various levels, obviously it's not detailed at the elementary level, but you should learn about social interaction, STDs (to a point), etc. In middle to high school is where you should learn all the specifics. Make more

Schools should punish students for not reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge of Allegiance is a necessary part of our countries integrity. The "one nation under god" really doesn't apply to anyone's rights, considering that "god" means different things to different people. But, Allah, "God" (Christianity), Buddha, etc,

Standardized tests are not an effective tool for measuring student learning.

Private schools should not receive public funding. That's why they're private and are not held to the same laws as public schools. I believe that in the case of certain things maybe, but if you're a private school and you can't afford something, you're not a good school.

The No Child Left Behind Act has not been effective. Great idea, needs to be revised. Teachers and administrators need to understand it's not the kids fault, it's A: The parents (but being a product of your environment is such a cop out) or B: the teachers inability to work with kids.

It is not acceptable for courses on the Bible to be taught in public schools. Separation of Church and State? We live in a country where we say one thing and do another

UNKNOWN: Should the government issue vouchers for private school tuition?

UNKNOWN: Should prayer be permitted in public schools?

UNKNOWN: Should teachers receive performance-based merit pay?

UNKNOWN: Should states be forced to fund the federally mandated No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act?

UNKNOWN: Should race be a factor in the university admission process?

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

UNKNOWN: Should school districts give parents a choice of schools?

UNKNOWN: Should American schools offer bilingual classes for native Spanish-speakers?

UNKNOWN: Is there political bias in academia?

UNKNOWN: How do you rate America's education system?

UNKNOWN: Would the public school systems in America be improved if they were federalized?

UNKNOWN: Should universal preschool be free in America?

UNKNOWN: Should schools practice social promotion?

UNKNOWN: Should public schools require students to wear uniforms?

UNKNOWN: Are arts programs an essential part of education?

UNKNOWN: Should a school have the right to require that a student take Ritalin or similar drugs?

UNKNOWN: How should reading be taught?

UNKNOWN: Which is the most effective method of education?

UNKNOWN: Should all-day kindergarten be mandatory?

UNKNOWN: Should there be a foreign language requirement in public schools?

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?

UNKNOWN: Should high school students be required to pass an exit exam in order to earn a diploma?

UNKNOWN: Is the classroom an appropriate venue for teachers to express their political opinions?

UNKNOWN: Should race be a factor when assigning students to public schools?

UNKNOWN: Should the U.S. military be allowed to recruit in public high schools?

UNKNOWN: Should public schools be required to offer home economics?

UNKNOWN: Should the federal government guarantee sufficient financial aid for every college student?

UNKNOWN: What role should college entry exams play in admissions decisions?

UNKNOWN: Do parents have an obligation to pay for their children's college?

UNKNOWN: Is higher education a privilege or a right?