Politics in Education
Politics in Education Can education exist without politics? The answer is simply put no. While many would love to see the political scene leave education, it is inherent that the two remain together. The key is how they work together in the best interest of the students. Public schools are responsible for two precious entities- children and tax dollars (Farmer, 2012). This is one of the reasons that “today, education is perhaps the most important function of state and local governments” (Brown v. Board of education, 1954). While we are progressively seeing federal mandates in education more now than ever, it is mainly the state and local levels where politics are inseparable (Farmer, 2012). Since education is highly imperative to the future of our country, it is and will always be subject to political scrutiny.
From the beginning, a well educated American was deemed necessary to protect independence and the general welfare of the citizens (League of Women Voters, 2011). It has been stated this type of citizen will “rule themselves through elected officials” (Brademas). Education, especially higher education, at one point was considered a luxury; however, in today’s world a “high-quality” education often including the collegiate level is believed to be both a “universal right and a necessity for individual welfare” (Farmer, 2012). For this reason education will remain important topic of political debates between politicians as well as local townspeople.
Politics in education goes dates as far back as the Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. Federal support was given at this time and later in 1841 with the Land Grand Act in the form of land designated for a system of public education to be established. During this time the federal government began to grant money. This money was often used to clean up from war expenses; however, some funds were used for education even though congress did not stipulate that such funds could be
From the beginning, a well educated American was deemed necessary to protect independence and the general welfare of the citizens (League of Women Voters, 2011). It has been stated this type of citizen will “rule themselves through elected officials” (Brademas). Education, especially higher education, at one point was considered a luxury; however, in today’s world a “high-quality” education often including the collegiate level is believed to be both a “universal right and a necessity for individual welfare” (Farmer, 2012). For this reason education will remain important topic of political debates between politicians as well as local townspeople.
Politics in education goes dates as far back as the Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. Federal support was given at this time and later in 1841 with the Land Grand Act in the form of land designated for a system of public education to be established. During this time the federal government began to grant money. This money was often used to clean up from war expenses; however, some funds were used for education even though congress did not stipulate that such funds could be