Talk:Foundations and Assessment of Education/Edition 1/Foundations Table of Contents/Chapter 7/7.1.1

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This article was so interesting to read and really put a lot of things into perspective. I knew that there were differences between schools and that inequality existed; however, this really helped me to understand how and why this inequality continues today. It seems like such an obvious problem that needs to be fixed. I guess the most difficult part now is figuring out how to do that (and where the money should come from). This article also made me think a lot about vouchers and whether or not they are a positive idea. I was left thinking about so many important points after reading this! Great job! Khedl002 (talk) 01:55, 26 July 2009 (UTC)khedl002

Unfortunately all schools are not equal and it is sad that depending on where you live you might have the opportunity to receive and excellent education or an poor education. I feel all schools should receive the same funding and all children should receive an equal education. After reading this article I have really realized how unfair the schools systems are in many areas. I have a new and better understanding after reading this article. Lwill031 (talk) 18:08, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

This topic is so shocking. It is so hard to believe that there are such big differences depending on where you live. It definitely makes a vicious circle. If you are poor you go to a poor school and may not be prepared as well for the real world and then that effects what kind of job you get or if you even make it to college. It is unfair to think that these kids suffer because their school is not properly funded and the impact it has on them. All schools need to be funding equally. Aferg006 (talk) 02:12, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

It was really interesting reading this article because I got a better understanding as to what goes into deciding how schools ae funded and the process behind it. I thought the article had many issues that should eb interesting to actual and future teachers. The fact that families try to better there economic status to make sure that they can live in a good neighborhood so that there children can have the best education possible is the american dream but at the same time not obtainable for everyone.Bpenn005 (talk) 03:29, 26 July 2009 (UTC)

I never realized the inequity in funds between schools that are more funded and those that are not. More shocking to find out was the effects that inadequate funding and lack of resources has on those students. I feel that schools should be equally funded, so each student regardless of their financial situation can recieve an equal, substantial education. I don't believe that some schools should be funded more just because of location and its funders available. I believe all schools should be funded equally, and reading this article really opened my eyes to just how unequal it is. Rburt005 (talk) 14:53, 22 July 2009 (UTC)

After reading this article I understand better how public schools are funded, often by tax base, and why schools in poorer areas seemed doomed to remain that way. I believe that all schools should be equally funded. I can also see, however, that if property taxes are the way schools are paid for and all state property taxes were thrown into one big pot to be divided up by a state agency and then disbursed equally to all the schools, people residing in more affluent areas would be paying for the schools in lesser affluent areas. That doesn't seem fair either. It is a dilemma. Sciaston (talk) 20:16, 22 July 2009 (UTC)

The author did a great job at tackling all the angles on this topic. Something struck me in this article, how can the state place heavy expectations on its students and teachers yet fail to provide the resources necessary to enable this achievement? I'm aware that its based on the tax dollars in the surrounding area yet something must be done to provide equality throughout the school systems. I was appalled to read that some students were required to bring their own toilet paper when some of these parents can barely afford to provide toilet paper for their own homes. It is my hope for a quick change, however I'm aware that issues complex as these require time. Overall, this was a very interesting and informative article. Rpaige (talk) 15:17, 26 July 2009 (UTC)

It is hard to believe how unfair the education system can be when it comes to funding. This article as well as the author explains to the point exactly, what the problems are when it comes to offering every student (financial status aside) the same education for each of their future. It really dampens the hopes of future teachers to see a better educational system, if problems such as these persist throughout the nation. Ehern004 (talk) 16:21, 26 July 2009 (UTC)

While I think that the situation is rather alarming and that changes do indeed need to be made I am ready to admit that I offer no truly valuable solutions. Which, I think, is pretty much everyone ‘s position on this topic. It’s a travesty, it’s unfair, and it certainly fits with the general theme of life. I think that while school’s should have base board standards that are supplemented and met by the federal government that homogenization of our school system would be detrimental to the students as a whole. Rather, everyone would be drawn to a poorer standard rather than having some students receive a quality education and others an insufficient one. Nothing in life is fair, and this is just another muddled example. An exceptional one, surely, but I often think of this situation from the parents point of view, they pay more and thus they reap the rewards. BitterAsianMan (talk) 16:50, 26 July 2009 (UTC)