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Public Schooling In America - Coggle Diagram
Public Schooling In America
The Roles of a Teacher
Shift from protection of American morality to more of a social and economic expansion role
Inspire, motivate and encourage students
Guide and educate students (roughly ages 4-18)
Purposes of Schooling
Social
Regulation of sexuality through sex ed
Moral Instruction; reduction of crime
Improving children's health
Extra-curriculars
Sense of community
Economic
Reduce poverty
Increase personal wealth
Political
Teach a common set of beliefs
Obeying school rules leads to obeying laws
The importance of voting
Creating patriotic citizens
Equality and Diversity
Equal opportunity for education
No matter the race, ethnicity, disability, gender, sexuality, etc.. students are entitled to an education that allows them to propel themselves forward and become a part of society.
Government Influence on Schools
Federal Influence comes in the form of categorical aid
Local governments are groups of people who make decisions for school districts (School boards, superintendents)
School Choice
Charter schools
Public schools