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Currently, the public education systems struggle to incorporate engaging lessons for students, flexible learning methods and deadlines, as well as relatable/relevant information. The participation rate in many public schools is scarce and attendance is low. In addition, most students who don't bother to complete their assignments are uninterested in the subjects that they are being taught and don't understand how that information is useful. Furthermore, they aren't allowed to partake in their desired electives due to a strict graduation requirement. So ultimately, public schools are not properly structured to tend to students' needs and/or desires.

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Question 2 response: Needs that have to be met by the public education system is safety because schools like Lansdowne High keep having some sort of violence happening there. The public education system need more schools to have outside cameras and some sort of security people to make sure that nothing dangerous like stabbings happen right by the school or inside.

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Response to question 2:  Some needs that should be met in public education is more safety portal like more security or even detectors. Another thing is a strict policy like no phones in class or being late to class would be detention.

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Question 2: What needs must be met by the public education system, and how should they be addressed?

The public education system needs to provide students with fun learning experiences to engage to students and help them better understand what is being taught. This should be addressed by giving teachers the training, not just text book knowledge. Also, teachers should be able to have more freedom over lesson planning than a school board giving out the specific guide of how things should be taught and what work should be given out.

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In response to question 1, the initial intent of the public education system can be different for everyone, but in my opinion, it was to provide free and equal education for all individuals, regardless of their background or financial status. However, now, public education faces challenges such as low funding, overcrowding, and disparities in resources. These challenges can have a negative impact on the quality of education and hinder the opportunities for all students.

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Siara - I agree with you Samiya, when it comes to being safe in schools, the government doesn't ensure that students that go to public schools are safe enough in their own neighborhoods. 

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Siara - I agree with you Samiya, when it comes to being safe in schools, the government doesn't ensure that students that go to public schools are safe enough in their own neighborhoods. 

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Siara - The initial intent of the public education system was to make sure that every child gets an education without having to be charged. The public education faces the fact that the teachers don't get paid enough to teach the students probably and this interrupts the school systems. 

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Siara - The initial intent of the public education system was to make sure that every child gets an education without having to be charged. The public education faces the fact that the teachers don't get paid enough to teach the students probably and this interrupts the school systems. 

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In response to question 3, many families are choosing alternatives to public education in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision is driven by their genuine concerns about public schools' safety and their desire for more flexibility and personalized learning experiences for their children. However, the effectiveness of these alternatives may vary depending on individual circumstances and available resources.

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Initially, education had fairly simple goals - to teach people to write, read, and count. Over time, the education system has evolved and the public has had the opportunity to gain deeper knowledge, but with this came problems and challenges. Education system expanded, more people got access to knowledge, and, as we know, large crowds of people can cause broblems. Goverment developed different rules and regulations, to make people more organised. - Artem Romanov

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Initially, education had fairly simple goals - to teach people to write, read, and count. Over time, the education system has evolved and the public has had the opportunity to gain deeper knowledge, but with this came problems and challenges. Education system expanded, more people got access to knowledge, and, as we know, large crowds of people can cause broblems. Goverment developed different rules and regulations, to make people more organised. - Artem Romanov

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Families are opting out for alternatives to public after covid-19 because they feel its more safer and affordable. Also, in public schools, parents are feeling as though their children aren't being challenged academically.

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I think the initial intent for public education was to give everyone an equal opportunity a chance at higher education & to help children achieve their highest potential. I think that one of the biggest challenges is having enough funding to give every individual student what they need. I think another problem in public education is keeping students safe.

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The initial intent was educating the masses on history, math, and literature. At the time many couldn't read or do many basic things used today. The education system today faces the lack of creativity. Instead of letting kids be creative we force them to learn a specific way which denies creativity and just makes "another brick in the wall"

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adressing question 1. the intent of public education is still debated, but we do have accounts of individual examples. Massachusetts being the first colony to pass law regarding education aswell as the first colony to open a public education system.  the initial intent was to teach children, primarily boys, how to read and write so that the could have a comprehensive understanding of the bible. reading the bible was to be done in english, latin, and greek. so arguably its first intent was early set religious proliferation and indoctrination as this was important to the puritanical community at the time.
major challenges the public education system faces today are underfunding/inequality, information that lacks a full picture, ill-equipped and poorly trained staff, illiteracy, lack of accomadations, and regular political attacks on the education system aiming to disenfranchise the public pf their right to knowledge and education.

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More resources such as mental health, food services, even more education resources. All of these need to be the same for every family whether they meet the conditions b/c it needs to be more about equal and a fair chance regardless of income/social status.

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family alternatives to public education. because the curriculum is not family oriented they should counsel t.

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family alternatives to public education. because the curriculum is not family oriented they should counsel t.

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essential question 2  Aaliyah Washington

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essential question 2  Aaliyah Washington

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I believe public education should also meet the need of student mental health and having a school life balance. This should be addressed by giving kids more access and resources regarding mental health and how to balance school and life.

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EDUC EQ #2

The public education system should meet the needs of a variety of families living in a variety of conditions so everyone can have an equal and quality education.

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After the Covid-19 pandemic families are opting for education such as homeschooling because they believe that teaching their children at home with their own curriculum is more beneficial to learning than in the classroom. I do not think this is practical because not being with your peers in a classroom setting can be harmful to development.

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An intent of the public school system was to be able to give everyone from all financial backgrounds an education. A challenge they face is the teacher to student ratio.

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Family opt for alternatives to public education because they believe private schools will better prepare their children.

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Family opt for alternatives to public education because they believe private schools will better prepare their children.

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Choose one of the Essential Questions, and write a sentence that expresses your initial reaction to it. Then, add an emoji, image, or gif that enhances your point of view. 

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Choose one of the Essential Questions, and write a sentence that expresses your initial reaction to it. Then, add an emoji, image, or gif that enhances your point of view. 

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EDUC Essential Questions:                  1. What was the initial intent of the public education system, and what challenges does public education currently face?                                                                              2. What needs must be met by the public education system, and how should they be addressed?                3. Why are families opting for alternatives to public education after the COVID-19 pandemic? Are these alternatives practical?              

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EDUC Essential Questions:                  1. What was the initial intent of the public education system, and what challenges does public education currently face?                                                                              2. What needs must be met by the public education system, and how should they be addressed?                3. Why are families opting for alternatives to public education after the COVID-19 pandemic? Are these alternatives practical?              

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Kayla- Ashley, I agree with you that mental health, food services and educational resources need to be the same for everyone. Even families who are wealthy may not give their kids access to resources they need. It is unfair that they would not have access to what they need when it is provided to others.

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I agree with you, Kamila, a challenge faced today is definitely the teacher to student ratio. When there's a high number of students compared to a single teacher, it becomes difficult for the teacher to provide individual attention and support for each student. This affects the quality of education and can reduce the learning and engagement of students. Smaller class sizes for a single teacher would definitely have a more positive impact on the quality of learning and student-teacher interaction.

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The initial intent of the education system was to grant everyone in the US an equal opportunity for free education when in K-12 and then the education costs if students choose to pursue a higher education. One of the biggest challenges of public education is the safety and mental health of public students.