vizinertia - Education

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Schools should not punish students for not reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

K through 12 education should not be separated by gender.

Teachers should not receive performance-based merit pay. In theory, I have no problem. Given the vagaries of existing testing systems, however, I'm quite skeptical that they actually reward creative and effective teaching.

Prayer should not be permitted in public schools. Pray all you want. But not as a school activity.

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

The federal government should increase higher education subsidies for low-income students.

The No Child Left Behind Act should not be reauthorized.

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

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

Public schools should not require students to wear uniforms.

Race should be a factor in the university admission process.

States should not be forced to fund the federally mandated No Child Left Behind Act.

I rate America's education system "Unsatisfactory."

The No Child Left Behind Act has not been effective.

The government should not issue vouchers for private school tuition.

Private schools should not receive public funding.

UNKNOWN: Is it acceptable for courses on the Bible to be taught in public schools?

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

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

UNKNOWN: Should universal preschool be free in America?

UNKNOWN: Should schools practice social promotion?

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: When should schools begin teaching sex education?

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 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?