Published November 10, 2011
Posted November 18, 2011 at 3:24pm
Summary
The average Mexican only attends school for 8 ½ years. Mexico, the next ranks dead last among the forty-one countries that participate in the OECD’s Program for International Student Assessment. About 40% of Mexican 15- to 19-year-olds are completely disconnected from civil society and the legitimate economy; they have dropped out of school and are unemployed. Just like America, Mexico is coming up on a presidential election and surprisingly only one candidate, Marcelo Casaubon, identified the inadequate schooling of the typical Mexican citizen as one of the nations foremost economic, cultural, and social problems. Many realize that the added challenge is creating curricula that are relevant, respectful and engaging for Mexico’s 10 million indigenous citizens, who are especially at risk for dropping out of school.
Analysis
I am quite livid at the fact that Mexico, the next door neighbor to one of the richest societies in the world, could rank so low in the educational arena. While we fight useless wars, we should fight for education. My blogs over the course of this class prove that educational inequality is a global issue. Mexico needs to successfully reform education, putting their children in school to at least finish high school. This would be the bare minimum to know how to read Shakespeare, learn algebra or write a research paper. It is no wonder that they immigrate to America. We have more opportunities, which is one of the reasons that we learnt people tend to immigrate. Not only should Mexico reach for secondary education, higher education is critical. A competitive country needs diverse, well-educated citizens. As stated in the article, Mexico’s leaders should be held responsible. They need to stay ambitious and use education as a lever to move people out of poverty.
http://www.thenation.com/164520/mexican-education-war
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Friday, November 18, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Blog #11: India’s Education Quality Remains Poor, Says World Bank
Blog #11
Published: November 10, 2011
Summary
World Bank Director of Education, Elizabeth M. King states that India is enrolling more students in schools and colleges; however, the quality of education in the nation remains poor. She states, “India has the resources to formulate an efficient education policy, inequality in distribution of resources remains a cause of concern.” She said that the government is not using funds appropriately by not creating opportunities to the poor. India will have to bring their schools and colleges each year to bring them at par with international standard. The schools are functioning without any infrastructure.
Analysis
As we learned in class on Thursday, one of our basic human rights is the right to education. Part of it states, “Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups, and shall further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace.” If India is not providing a quality education then they are clearly not promoting understanding. While it is a great gesture to keep adding kids to schools, it holds no real value if children, especially poor children, are not been taught the information to compete on a global level. I find it very interesting that in many of the countries I have blogged about this semester seem to do the same thing. They are inequitably distributing their resources, which hurts education policy. If we all know that knowledge can be power then why do so many countries, such as India choose not to invest in education?
http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-11-09/news/30377763_1_education-policy-basic-education-schools-and-colleges
Published: November 10, 2011
Summary
World Bank Director of Education, Elizabeth M. King states that India is enrolling more students in schools and colleges; however, the quality of education in the nation remains poor. She states, “India has the resources to formulate an efficient education policy, inequality in distribution of resources remains a cause of concern.” She said that the government is not using funds appropriately by not creating opportunities to the poor. India will have to bring their schools and colleges each year to bring them at par with international standard. The schools are functioning without any infrastructure.
Analysis
As we learned in class on Thursday, one of our basic human rights is the right to education. Part of it states, “Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups, and shall further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace.” If India is not providing a quality education then they are clearly not promoting understanding. While it is a great gesture to keep adding kids to schools, it holds no real value if children, especially poor children, are not been taught the information to compete on a global level. I find it very interesting that in many of the countries I have blogged about this semester seem to do the same thing. They are inequitably distributing their resources, which hurts education policy. If we all know that knowledge can be power then why do so many countries, such as India choose not to invest in education?
http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-11-09/news/30377763_1_education-policy-basic-education-schools-and-colleges
Friday, November 04, 2011
Blog #10- Idaho Online Class for High School Graduation Gets Board Approval
Blog #10
Idaho Online Class
Requirement for High School Graduation Gets Board Approval Article
Published: November 3, 2011-11-04
Jessie L. Bonner
Summary
Education officials
gave final approval to a plan that would make Idaho the first state in the
nation to require high school students to take at least 2 credits online to graduate.
The rule would start fall 2012 and is set to be go before lawmakers for review
in the 2012 session, starting in January. This plan is a part of far-reaching education
overhaul that introduces teacher merit pay and phases in laptops to every high
school teacher and student. This plan has gained a lot of opposition, based
around the claim “they'll replace teachers with computers and shift state
taxpayer money to the out-of-state companies that will be tapped to provide the
online curriculum and laptops.” One teacher stated she was a little conflicted,
because she is sure the online credit plan will not work for every kid. She
believes requiring it is not a good idea. Though most Idahoans disagree with
the plan the Idaho Education Associate overrule the majority decision and
disregarded parental choice by mandating the 2 credit requirement. Proponents
say they plan will save the state money and help better prepare the students
for college.
Analysis
I understand why
this plan could be so controversial. From a proponent view, I would say that
the students have a lot to gain by taking an online class at a younger age.
Since we are in a technological age it would benefit the kids to have computers
and learn how to navigate the web. But, I am afraid that it may hurt teaching
jobs. I am also confused on how they can afford to buy teachers and students
laptops. My biggest problem is the inequities it may cause. This plan does not
cater to those who have different learning styles or people who do not have
anyone to help them work on a computer. Many kids have a hard time making it
through the “basic” curriculum set forth in today’s school and the new
requirement may be a bigger burden. This may decrease graduation rates, mainly
by ethnic minority students whom already have low graduation rates worldwide. The
first sets of students will serve as “guinea pigs” and this is definitely not
fair to them. My question to the state is “have they tested the software to
make sure it is effective for all students?”
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/04/idaho-online-class-requir_n_1076119.html
Friday, October 28, 2011
Blog #9 Sub-Saharan Secondary School Shortage
Sub-Saharan Secondary
Schools Shortage
October 28, 2011
3:29pm
Summary
On Tuesday, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) reported that 2 out of 3 children in Sub-Saharan Africa are left out of secondary school as the government cannot meet the increasing demand. There are only enough secondary schools for just 36% of children of age to enroll. Albert Motivans, UNESCO Institute for Statistics head of education indicators and data analysis, states that secondary education is important on a societal level to stimulate economies. Globally, secondary school has accommodated 100 million more children each decade. A child in the last grade of primary school only has at best a 75% chance of making the transition into lower secondary school in about 20 countries around the world with an “overwhelming” majority in sub-Saharan Africa.
Analysis
As Motivans stated secondary education is vital to development and is a bridge to the world of work. If children in Sub-Saharan Africa cannot even get a secondary education, degrees are not the least bit attainable and will not help the digital divide nor help them in a global economy. There is no way they can escape poverty without higher education, never the less secondary education. As this article states and our classroom lecture, a greater inequity exist for girls, who face greater barriers as the gender gap expands in Sub-Saharan Africa. Girls are the first to suffer from educational inequality in lots of places. However, Sub-Saharan Africa has made the greatest gains of all regions with gross enrollment ratios rising from 28% to 43% for lower secondary schools. This is great news as we want everyone to get on a level playing field and “win” in the global arena, no matter race, gender, etc.
http://www.coastweek.com/xin_111028_01.htm
Schools Shortage
October 28, 2011
3:29pm
Summary
On Tuesday, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) reported that 2 out of 3 children in Sub-Saharan Africa are left out of secondary school as the government cannot meet the increasing demand. There are only enough secondary schools for just 36% of children of age to enroll. Albert Motivans, UNESCO Institute for Statistics head of education indicators and data analysis, states that secondary education is important on a societal level to stimulate economies. Globally, secondary school has accommodated 100 million more children each decade. A child in the last grade of primary school only has at best a 75% chance of making the transition into lower secondary school in about 20 countries around the world with an “overwhelming” majority in sub-Saharan Africa.
Analysis
As Motivans stated secondary education is vital to development and is a bridge to the world of work. If children in Sub-Saharan Africa cannot even get a secondary education, degrees are not the least bit attainable and will not help the digital divide nor help them in a global economy. There is no way they can escape poverty without higher education, never the less secondary education. As this article states and our classroom lecture, a greater inequity exist for girls, who face greater barriers as the gender gap expands in Sub-Saharan Africa. Girls are the first to suffer from educational inequality in lots of places. However, Sub-Saharan Africa has made the greatest gains of all regions with gross enrollment ratios rising from 28% to 43% for lower secondary schools. This is great news as we want everyone to get on a level playing field and “win” in the global arena, no matter race, gender, etc.
http://www.coastweek.com/xin_111028_01.htm
Friday, October 21, 2011
Blog #8 -Education & Gender in Business School
Closing the Gender Gap at Business School
October 21, 2011
October 21, 2011
4:57pm
By LOUISE LOFTUS
Published: October 19, 2011
By LOUISE LOFTUS
Published: October 19, 2011
Summary
The European Institute of Business
Administration, or Insead, in France, has partnered with the Forté Foundation,
an American initiative funded by business schools and corporations to offer
financial aid, mentoring and networking assistance to guide women toward taking
leadership roles. Increasing child-care options, offering flexible working
hours and instituting boardroom quotas has not worked for many companies. The
academic world has strived to get women into M.B.A programs, as well. Since
2005, Insead’s enrollment has gone up from 17% to 33%. This is with the help of
women only scholarships and networking events. They have done research to figure out why many
women do not seek out this type of higher education. It was found that most of
the M.B.A’s are desired and/or needed in childbearing years.
Analysis
I thought this article was very interesting because it ties in gender issues, as
well as education issues. As we have talked about in class for the past couple
of days, women in all parts of the country have unequal opportunities. One of
the first couple places it starts is in education. In various countries, men
will get the opportunity to go to school before a woman. I was really
interested in the reason why women do not seek to get their M.B.A. It makes
sense now that I have read this article. Most of the time one needs experience
to go back to get this type of degree, which is around the age 24-30 when you
want to start having kids. Another reason that I guessed was maybe because of
the “glass ceiling” we discussed in class. Women may think that since we do not
normally get the CEO positions then why even go the M.B.A route. It is unique
but very saddening that women experience inequities is so many ways. However,
education should not be one of the inequalities. We all needed to be educated
to the highest degrees and I think it would be a good idea for women to start
having a stronger presence in the business world by obtaining there M.B.A.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/20/education/20iht-SReducWomen20.html?ref=internationaleducation
Friday, October 14, 2011
Blog #7 Greece's Social Education
Greece’s Socialist Education Article
October 14, 2011
12:11 PM
Summary
Greece is suffering the consequences of their socialism. Universities are free in socialist Greece and have been that way since 1975. Despite the guarantee of free education in Greece’s constitution, George Papandreou is attending an expensive college far from home. He could be attending a school on the state’s drachma. Instead, he spends about $17,000 year in tuition alone. In Greene, higher education must be state subsidized or it is forbidden. Private colleges are illegal, so wealthy Greeks evade the law by studying abroad. Less wealthy people are stuck in the monopoly run by the government. Greece’s public education and other “public” give-outs are running them into the ground and creating a large budget deficit, also leading to crumby state schools for the masses.
Analysis
I originally thought that it may be best to offer free higher education and that socialism might just be a good thing. However, this article made me think about how a socialist education may not be that great. First, even though everyone has access to free higher education it is not a comprehensive education. This could be because the professors or students have no incentive to work harder since everyone receives the fairly the same benefits, pay, etc. Since, the wealthy send their kids to study abroad at expensive universities; an unfair advantage is being created. It is just like private schools versus underfunded schools in other countries. Greece needs to rethink their vision for their country, even more their school system. It is clearly not beneficial for all and is creating education inequity even though it is free. I am beginning to believe that educational inequality happens in so many different ways and no one solution could work for every country, the solution may need to be tailored to each country.
Friday, October 07, 2011
Blog #6 Immigrant Tuition in Texas: Perry's Way
The New York Times:
THE TEXAS TRIBUNE
On Immigrant Tuition, Texans See It Perry’s Way
By ROSS RAMSEY
Published: October 1, 2011
October 7, 2011
10:53am
Summary
Rick Perry, Texas’s 47th Republican governor, tuition troubles stem from the major difference between politics in Texas and politics everywhere else. His constant support for in-state tuition for the children of illegal immigrants has started a political tornado. Herman Cain, 2011 presidential candidate said he would vote Mitt Romney for this very reason. In Texas, there was almost no controversy between the parties when the law passed in 2011 until the “twister” (the law) came into effect. John Sharp, Texas A&M University chancellor and Perry’s buddy, facilitated a conversation in a large event blaming the government and turning it into an education and economic development issue. Mr. Sharp explains that the large immigrant population in Texas would devastate the economy by 2040 without higher education. Will Hartnett, Republican representative of Dallas, will not seek 12th term in Texas House. In 2001, Hartnett was the only House member who voted against the tuition bill, providing in-state college tuition for undocumented youth. People in Texas seemed to be swayed by Sharp’s reasoning and do not care.
Analysis
I have mixed feelings about this situation. I do not believe it is fair to save undocumented immigrants money by allowing them to pay in-state tuition. Most likely, they are not paying the necessary taxes so why should they be saved a couple hundred to thousands of dollars more. How could an out-of-state citizen of the United States have to pay more than an undocumented immigrant just doesn’t seem fair to me. I believe sharp needs to provide more information about how; the fact that the undocumented immigrants do not have higher education would devastate Texas. On the other hand, I am for educational equality. This is great for the undocumented immigrants, a chance to further their education at a lower cost. However, the topic needs more conversation.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/02/us/on-immigrant-tuition-texans-see-it-perrys-way.html?ref=education
Friday, September 30, 2011
Blog #5...Australia Falling Behind in Education Race
September 30, 2011
Australia an underachiever in education race
Andrew Stevenson
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/national/education/australia-an-underachiever-in-education-race-20110930-1l1hy.html#ixzz1ZShYmy8N
Summary
18 percent of students in Australia reached high levels in international tests in 2000; in 2009 this percentage had fallen to 13 percent. Australia is falling behind in education investments compared to competitor nations. Funding needs to rise by at least $10 billion a year to reach the average of Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development nations. The need to increase education investments is great for Australia to reach its nations aim at reaching higher standards in order to transform. NSW Education Minister, Adrian Piccoli, said Australia needs to set more ambitious national targets and use existing data to better understand performance to address the issue of underachievement. A major strain on the budget comes from the number of students with disabilities that is increasing rapidly.
Analysis
In order for Australia to complete globally they have to rework the way they are spending their money. I recommend they start programs similar to Teach for America to go into inner city schools and teach for some years to up the teaching standard. Changing the educational focus from low performance to setting more ambitious goals, redirecting resources and investing in leaders that are ready for strategic, transformational change will benefit Australia. Again, the problem of educational inequity is a global social problem. It is social in context, people understand it is a problem, it affects a collective amount of people and all across the world we are setting up institutions, movements and organizations to combat this issue.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/national/education/australia-an-underachiever-in-education-race-20110930-1l1hy.html#ixzz1ZSlv1ALw
Australia an underachiever in education race
Andrew Stevenson
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/national/education/australia-an-underachiever-in-education-race-20110930-1l1hy.html#ixzz1ZShYmy8N
Summary
18 percent of students in Australia reached high levels in international tests in 2000; in 2009 this percentage had fallen to 13 percent. Australia is falling behind in education investments compared to competitor nations. Funding needs to rise by at least $10 billion a year to reach the average of Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development nations. The need to increase education investments is great for Australia to reach its nations aim at reaching higher standards in order to transform. NSW Education Minister, Adrian Piccoli, said Australia needs to set more ambitious national targets and use existing data to better understand performance to address the issue of underachievement. A major strain on the budget comes from the number of students with disabilities that is increasing rapidly.
Analysis
In order for Australia to complete globally they have to rework the way they are spending their money. I recommend they start programs similar to Teach for America to go into inner city schools and teach for some years to up the teaching standard. Changing the educational focus from low performance to setting more ambitious goals, redirecting resources and investing in leaders that are ready for strategic, transformational change will benefit Australia. Again, the problem of educational inequity is a global social problem. It is social in context, people understand it is a problem, it affects a collective amount of people and all across the world we are setting up institutions, movements and organizations to combat this issue.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/national/education/australia-an-underachiever-in-education-race-20110930-1l1hy.html#ixzz1ZSlv1ALw
Friday, September 23, 2011
Carnegie Univeristy Plant to Open Campus in Rwanda
Carnegie Mellon Plans to Build Campus in Rwanda
By THE INTERNATIONAL HERALD TRIBUNE
Published: September 20, 2011
Summary
Carnegie Mellon University, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, will open a campus in Kigali, Rwanda in fall 2012. The first group will consist of 40 students and they hope to have 150 students by 2017. 40 acres of land has been allocated for the construction of a campus. Carnegie Mellon is receiving $95-million over 10 years from the Rwandan government to operate the program. First, they will offer a Master of Sciences in Information Technology then the next year they will offer a Master of Sciences in Electrical and Computer Engineering. The courses are not limited to Rwandan students. Pradeep Khosla, dean of engineering at Carnegie Mellon, said “I believe it’s the first American university to have a comprehensive graduate program on African soil that offers indistinguishable degrees.” The plan is to build infrastructure in the region.
Analysis
I am excited about Carnegie Mellon University taking this big step and the campus will be a great milestone for Africa. We always talk about how higher education is essential in building a nation of leaders and why not start in one of the nation’s most undeveloped countries. If Rwanda becomes a knowledge-based nation, they will be able to make sound drastic decisions and changes to better the country. Development in the region would allow for modernization (new technologies, innovation, etc.). The infrastructures issue would lower import and export burdens. I agree we cannot leave a billion people behind. I am glad that the Rwandan Government will be offering financial aid to its citizens. They also plan to create a business incubator to help students create their own businesses and an executive-training program, which will promote capitalism in my view. Rwanda can benefit from a University that provides a quality education.
http://chronicle.com/article/
Friday, September 16, 2011
Blog #3: Free Tuition in Scotland-Is it fair to others?
U.K. group set to challenge Scots’ selective free tuition
9/16/2011 at 3:20pm
Summary
A British legal group is planning to dispute students in Scotland and others in the European Union “eligible for free tuition” at Scottish universities. This would clearly be unequal since students that reside in England, Wales or Northern Ireland have to pay full tuition. This would not be by a small portion either, tuition from 2012, could be up to £9,000, or $14,550. Lawyers plan to argue that this violates the European Convention on Human Rights and the U.K. Equality Act, which forbids discrimination that denies access to education. Claim-makers claim that it does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, solely on residence. They said that in an ideal world, no students would pay fees. Opponents are ready to challenge this new plan.
Analysis
I am in between on this issue, since I would be totally for being able to receive a free education. However, the problem of inequalities in education arises throughout this issue. Since UK is a unitary state consisting of the countries: Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales then an unequal advantage would arise for Scotland. To me, it’s similar to America only providing free education in NC. They would cause a disadvantage for other states, because with more people being able to utilize education free of charge, new knowledge would arise. As cliché as it sounds, “Knowledge is power.” Again, the progress of the world relies on eliminating educational equalities and this would put us even more behind on the fight against educational injustice. It would not only make them more divided as a country, but it would have a global impact. Some would argue that many other countries have free access to education, but the fact is that we need to all get on the same playing field to eliminate many of the world’s social issues.
9/16/2011 at 3:20pm
Summary
A British legal group is planning to dispute students in Scotland and others in the European Union “eligible for free tuition” at Scottish universities. This would clearly be unequal since students that reside in England, Wales or Northern Ireland have to pay full tuition. This would not be by a small portion either, tuition from 2012, could be up to £9,000, or $14,550. Lawyers plan to argue that this violates the European Convention on Human Rights and the U.K. Equality Act, which forbids discrimination that denies access to education. Claim-makers claim that it does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, solely on residence. They said that in an ideal world, no students would pay fees. Opponents are ready to challenge this new plan.
Analysis
I am in between on this issue, since I would be totally for being able to receive a free education. However, the problem of inequalities in education arises throughout this issue. Since UK is a unitary state consisting of the countries: Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales then an unequal advantage would arise for Scotland. To me, it’s similar to America only providing free education in NC. They would cause a disadvantage for other states, because with more people being able to utilize education free of charge, new knowledge would arise. As cliché as it sounds, “Knowledge is power.” Again, the progress of the world relies on eliminating educational equalities and this would put us even more behind on the fight against educational injustice. It would not only make them more divided as a country, but it would have a global impact. Some would argue that many other countries have free access to education, but the fact is that we need to all get on the same playing field to eliminate many of the world’s social issues.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/05/world/europe/05ihteducBriefs05.html?ref=internationaleducation
Friday, September 09, 2011
Obama Addresses Education Reform
September 9, 2011
3:09 pm
Obama responds to union challenge on jobs by promising to invest in education
Summary
In President Obama’s address to congress last night it is clear that claim-makers are making their points. Obama is calling upon collective action to create jobs all while investing into our education system. He points out how bad some of our schools are in the statement, “Overcrowded buildings with leaky roofs, faulty electrical systems, and outdated technology are the standard in many communities. These schools were built almost 40 years ago are not place where student can gain a good learning experience. He states that we should increase taxes on the wealthiest Americans and put that money towards putting our teachers back in the school with an income increase. He is right they deserve more for what they do. They are the “people charged with preparing our children for the future” and if that isn’t enough rhetoric to want to start change I can’t think of a better way to get to the Americans hearts
Analysis
I agree, we need action, and we need action RIGHT NOW. It doesn’t make since the wealthiest individuals in our country pay lower taxes than his secretary. Not only does this not make since in that situation, but it’s absurd when the education system takes budget cuts every semester. It is absurd when all kids are afforded the same opportunities in this global society all because we did not take action. As he stated, these are manmade problems so men can fix the problem. Similar to Congo, unions believe we need to invest in overcoming the financial state of the economy, but also the need to invest in our learning environment and teacher conditions. This is global issue, not a personal problem. Obama made some great points and now we only need congress action as well. So maybe we don’t have enough control on how to fix global problem.
http://www.ei-ie.org/en/news/news_details/1942
3:09 pm
Obama responds to union challenge on jobs by promising to invest in education
Summary
In President Obama’s address to congress last night it is clear that claim-makers are making their points. Obama is calling upon collective action to create jobs all while investing into our education system. He points out how bad some of our schools are in the statement, “Overcrowded buildings with leaky roofs, faulty electrical systems, and outdated technology are the standard in many communities. These schools were built almost 40 years ago are not place where student can gain a good learning experience. He states that we should increase taxes on the wealthiest Americans and put that money towards putting our teachers back in the school with an income increase. He is right they deserve more for what they do. They are the “people charged with preparing our children for the future” and if that isn’t enough rhetoric to want to start change I can’t think of a better way to get to the Americans hearts
Analysis
I agree, we need action, and we need action RIGHT NOW. It doesn’t make since the wealthiest individuals in our country pay lower taxes than his secretary. Not only does this not make since in that situation, but it’s absurd when the education system takes budget cuts every semester. It is absurd when all kids are afforded the same opportunities in this global society all because we did not take action. As he stated, these are manmade problems so men can fix the problem. Similar to Congo, unions believe we need to invest in overcoming the financial state of the economy, but also the need to invest in our learning environment and teacher conditions. This is global issue, not a personal problem. Obama made some great points and now we only need congress action as well. So maybe we don’t have enough control on how to fix global problem.
http://www.ei-ie.org/en/news/news_details/1942
Friday, September 02, 2011
Blog Post #1, Educational Inequality in Chile
Student Education Reform Protests Rock Chile
Summary of Educational Inequality in Chile Article
For 3 months, Chile’s high school and university students have protested the Chilean government demanding free access to quality education for all. Their staged kiss-a-thons, hunger strikes, fake suicides, etc. has turned into the largest protest in about 2 decades. Basically, the students are tired and after 3 failed attempts at compromise, they will not grow tired until their demands have been satisfied. They are not accepting anymore 14 point plans or 21 points proposals, plans that are responsible for the growing disconnect between the rich and the poor. With 76 percent of Chileans approving the demonstrations and protest and the support of roughly 600,000 union workers, government officials will have to do a little more than compromise.
Analysis of Educational Inequality in Chile Article
Educational inequality is a global social problem. It happens all over the world and is the reason why we have educational movements, such as Teach for America in the US. Eliminating educational inequity fits the criteria of a social problem, and the protest, as well as previous compromise exemplifies that the problem is capable of solution through collective action. Quality education for all is essential to eliminate inequality and the article stated, “Education is very segregated, from your birth until you become a professional." So this problem turns into a long term issue, keeping the poor at poverty level, because they are unable to get the good jobs. This happens because only the elite can afford the private schools that provide the best education. Educational inequity contributes to the progress of the world, which is why this uproar in Chile affects us all.
Summary of Educational Inequality in Chile Article
For 3 months, Chile’s high school and university students have protested the Chilean government demanding free access to quality education for all. Their staged kiss-a-thons, hunger strikes, fake suicides, etc. has turned into the largest protest in about 2 decades. Basically, the students are tired and after 3 failed attempts at compromise, they will not grow tired until their demands have been satisfied. They are not accepting anymore 14 point plans or 21 points proposals, plans that are responsible for the growing disconnect between the rich and the poor. With 76 percent of Chileans approving the demonstrations and protest and the support of roughly 600,000 union workers, government officials will have to do a little more than compromise.
Analysis of Educational Inequality in Chile Article
Educational inequality is a global social problem. It happens all over the world and is the reason why we have educational movements, such as Teach for America in the US. Eliminating educational inequity fits the criteria of a social problem, and the protest, as well as previous compromise exemplifies that the problem is capable of solution through collective action. Quality education for all is essential to eliminate inequality and the article stated, “Education is very segregated, from your birth until you become a professional." So this problem turns into a long term issue, keeping the poor at poverty level, because they are unable to get the good jobs. This happens because only the elite can afford the private schools that provide the best education. Educational inequity contributes to the progress of the world, which is why this uproar in Chile affects us all.
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