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final chapter

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      The bottom line, the final chapter, addresses how public schools were perceived. It was the only option for ordinary people, as well as individuals of color. An education was their only option. President Ronald Reagan's report "a nation at risk" was released at the time. it was a debate about how to make public schooling stronger, especially to other nations. . It shook people's trust in the educational system in the United States and launched a new generation of educational change. This program examines the consequences of the "free market" initiatives that followed, including vouchers, charter schools, and privatization, all with the goal of meeting new required courses. Experts believed that, similar to the market, if schools competed, education would improve and parents would have the freedom to pick which school they wanted to send their children to. Businesses would provide guidance and even start their separate institutions, developing a system

part III of book

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       part III of the book was very interesting. It talked about the year of 1950, when African Americans fought for equal educational opportunities in public institutions with white children. Even after white individuals'  said prejudice accusations, comments, and being watched by dishonest law enforcement officers. They continued to attend school despite these obstacles. It came to a point where Black American students didn't feel accepted, protected, or safeguarded in schools. Hispanics, Native Peoples, and Asian Americans were also excluded from schools. Anyone of color. The school system was not providing all children with equal educational opportunities. I believe all learners should be able to get an education without restriction based on their race.         My group and I selected a few photographs that we thought were relevant to this section.  The PowerPoint opening two images depict Martin Luther King Jr. The civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s was a fight

blog 3

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  As we already know, education is essential for personal development and advancement in life. Despite being judged by race, and sometimes even religion, these children were able to obtain an education, putting them ahead of those who do not. America's public school system was growing, as was the multiculturalism among its classrooms. The greater the number of educated children, the better. The better it was for the United States of America.      I, along with the rest of my group, came up with the 4 A's that were essential to this chapter. We argued, we assumed, we agreed, and we aspired.  To start it off we talked about how William Wirt designed a system that allowed kids to divide their work and hobbies into groups. This allows kids to switch classrooms and undertake different activities throughout the day rather than staying in one location. This important feature helps students stay less weary and helps their minds recharge in time for the next lesson or activity by contin

part 1 of book

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    Kayla Whittaker     I've noticed lot of interesting information while reading this portion of the book. This section goes off the belief of Thomas Jefferson need for public education, and Horace Mann contribution to the common school movement. The common school movement was an endeavor to use public funds to fund schools in every community, and is thus seen as the beginning of systematic public education in the United States. In order to achieve the ideals of equality, common schools were revising their regulations and rules. The government was able to deal with socioeconomic issues and provide an equitable education to all kids regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender. The word "common" was used a lot in this chapter, and it really sums up what it's all about. The common school program was established in thirteen colonies to provide education to children. The word "public" was used a lot in this chapter as well,  because public defines the people as

Kayla's autobiography

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