Should local communities have sole control over public education?
110293
They obviously need to have a high degree of oversight, but to leave it totally to the community can do a great disservice to its students.  All you need is enough short-sighted individuals determined to "fix" schools and the next thing you know they're burning books and teaching religion.  Censorship never taught anyone anything, expcept that the suppression of ideas is dangerous.\n\nMaintaining high academic standards and an unbiased curriculum is everyone's responsibility.
1132790
it depends on the social values/level of the local community
394847
yes local government or municipal government would be correct.
1184944
Every human being should have the opportunity to make a better life for themselves. Unfortunately, too many children in the world today grow up without this chance, because they are denied their basic right to even attend primary school. A sustainable end to world poverty as we know it, as well as the path to peace and security, require that citizens in every country are empowered to make positive choices and provide for themselves and their families. This can only be achieved if all the children of the world are given the chance to learn in a high-quality schooling environment at least through primary school.
126317
Yes. But sometimes it's a long road back to where you should really be. Knowing where to contribute, who to contribute to and who to follow is the key. Plus, your talents have to be maximized by having quality people around you that you can follow. Even leaders need good role models. America has the best. Especially, at the local level. Of course, that is a lesson that it takes maturity to teach us and experience to guide us to. \n     You're right, I would ban computers from Elementary schools as well and limit their use at home especially for young children who have much to learn but learn it faster than the adult inner child.
87096
I think education should be free for every residence of every country no matter were they come from and what there parents do.A society that does not provide for free education for its residence is causing problem for itself in future.FREE EDUCATION IS THE KEY TO OUR FUTURE
442651
When they stop killing each other and elect non corrupt govenments would be a start. Education is the key. All these charitys chucking money at them wont change a thing.
901458
Local Legislatures Doing The Job \nThat The Federal Government Refuses To Do\n\nThis WILL Be The Spark That Lights The Fire\n\nI Think The Government At Local Levels \nSHOULD Be Given The Authority To Govern Their Jurisdictions\nWITHOUT Interference From The Federal Government\nIf They Don't Already Have It\n\nIt Is The VOTERS That Put These Representatives Into Office\nFor The Specific Reason \nOf REPRESENTING Their Voices In The Lawmaking Decisions\nOf Their Cities, Counties And States\n\nFor The Federal Government To DENY \nOr UNDERMINE The Ability \nOf The Cities, Counties And States \nTo Govern Their Jurisdictions\nIs Paramount To Saying That The Voices Of The People (Voters)\nWill Be IGNORED\n\nThis Is Unacceptable\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImposter\n\nPancha Go Home, Hobag
3238
Public Education. Mainstream media always refer to it as a democracy.  As Karl Marx would say "repeat a lie enough, it becomes the truth." By the Way it's a Federal Republic, where the power are divided and defused between the three branches of government and the States
560897
Many educators are highly focused on state tests because this is all they hear from administrators and people of the community. Administrators and society expect schools to achieve the desired goal of success for all students.
969705
I surmise that the international schools will be affliated to one of the foreign university and english schools may be affliated to the local educational system. It is preferable to study in the local affliated schools as the options for higher education will be easier.
505617
No.  You need someone in a good position in the community - a doctor, teacher, or similar professional in employment.
762606
If it were a local election, yes.Not in one with national concerns.
553447
I think poor communities get better educational opportunities than many recognize or are willing to acknowledge. The problem, I think, is that most in those communities don't want to do the work that is involved in getting a good education. It is easier to fail and blame it on outside forces, than to admit you need to work harder to succeed. Until those in the poor communities realize that the power to succeed is within themselves, poor communities will continue to be poor with succeeding generations.
211942
Through a State Constitution or through a local City Charter
674751
Work to change the law like California. Put the shoe on the other foot for a moment. If you made a mistake,error in judgment,got caught,served your time,got released and no one gave you the opportunity to build a better life,where does that leave you? I believe that they shouldn't be near schools and such yet they do have to live somewhere.Putting them all in the same area is not wise.Children live all over except for senior  only communities.What do you do that respects the rights of all?
533041
I think it's an excellent idea.  Public school don't teach what is expected of an employee in a work situation, nor do they teach the values that employees need to be able to succeed in a work situation.  Most young people fumble through their first few jobs until they learn what is expected of them.  Two years of community service would alleviate this very painful transition in the lives of young people and build confidence in them with employers.