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Q: Why should we get rid of music education in schools?
I am asking this only for research reasons. I am FOR keeping music education a part of all schools.

A: We shouldn't! :) Besides the personal value of learning an instrument, music is a big export for the US and the UK, and music can be used to help young people learn other skills, like enterprise, communication and teamwork.

Q: What is the future of arts education in secondary schools?
I want to teach art in secondary schools, but I have heard a lot about how the NCLB has cut it out of middle and elementary schools and cut back significantly in high school. This is depressing to hear as I REALLY want to be an art teacher, preferably high school. With Obama as president, are their going to be any changes with arts education? Or is one day, the arts going to be cut out of secondary schools forever?

A: Yes, that part of education is being greatly cut. Students who are artistically inclined, like myself, are being completely denied. As for President Obama, he's not by himself, and there are other things that he has put on his agenda BEFORE education - econ., war, etc. So you'll just need patience. in the meantime, I suggest you teach at a democratic school or Sudbury Valley model school. You are free to teach whatever you wish to eager and willing students.

Q: How did the advent of religious education in universities and schools...?
How did the advent of religious education in universities and schools help bring down the monolithic Catholic Church? Explain your answer please. I am doing a paper on this and any answers are greatly appreciated thankyou!:]

A: religion and philosophy were the main subjects taught in the major universities. and these made the people think more and more for themselves instead of taking the work of the church.

Q: Should drug education be mandatory in schools?
Im doing this Debate on whether drug resistance education should or should not be taught in schools and why. Its kinda a pro and con thing, so I have to have reasons for both sides on whether to teach it or not. Thankss.

A: well it is good to educate people on drugs because you can save lives, when you educate them you most talk about the consequences of drugs which makes people aware of them and then they choose to stay aways from them, but on the other hand you don't have drugs mandatory in education then the youth will not know about the consequences then if by any how they get a taste of these drugs with no knowledge they can ge t addicted to them and spoil there lives

Q: Why can't our children get a great education in public schools?
I am a retired teacher and I am convinced that children can get a quality education in the public schools by following the suggestions I am going to make. (1) eat a sensible diet and get enough rest; (2) come to school prepared with their homework assignments done to the best of their ability: (3) pay attention when instruction is being given, ask questions when they need clarification; (4) put their cell phones, palm pilots, games, etc. away and give the same attention to their school work as they do to them. At least equal time. (5) Get involved in school activities - sports, drama, music. (6) stay away from alcohol and other drugs. There is plenty in life to get high on without the use of drugs; (7) respect their teachers even if they don't happen to like them. These men and women have given a significant portion of their lives to be prepared to teach. Give them the respect they deserve.

A: I completely agree. Unfortunately, such a school doesn't exist in our district...I wish it did. Our high school, which is considered one of the best in the state simply because it takes State in football 3 years out of 5, also has a 20-30% dropout rate - annually. I've been told by kids who have graduated from neighboring districts that it's actually considered cool to drop out from there. But because of the football program, it gets funding for huge stadiums and workout facilities...just plain twisted. If we had a school like you've described that my son could attend, I would really look into sending him. As it is, the only school available to us, that can meet his needs and has the type of environment that you described, is a 30-45 minute drive one way and costs upward of $14K per year. Unfortunately, that's out of our reach. So, we homeschool. He eats a sensible diet and gets enough rest; he is prepared each day with his work done from the day before (because our school day doesn't end till he's done, and it's done well); he pays attention and asks when he has a question; if he so much as tries to go on anything electronic without permission it's gone for a week; he is heavily involved in baseball, scouts, community theatre, co op classes, and church programs; he stays away from alchohol and drugs, and tells others to do the same; and he wouldn't dare disrespect his teachers, whether it's me or another instructor. I really wish our schools did look like this - but honestly, they're not going to until two things happen: 1) parents wake up and realize that the schools are not there to be completely responsible for raising your child. You are responsible for your child - every aspect of raising your child - the school is a supplement to that. 2) the government needs to keep their meathooks out of the schools and let the teachers do their jobs. Also, the unions need to back off a bit and allow schools to get rid of the few teachers that really shouldn't be teaching. If parents and teachers, with the blessing of the government, are allowed and encouraged to work together, we'll see a great increase in the levels of achievement in our schools. Together, parents and teachers can raise and educate our kids to actually do their best, learn, and achieve.

Q: Do they still teach sex education at schools?
I am continually amazed at how little young people know about how their own body works. I am in Australia and in grade 6 (aged 12ish) and year 7 & 8 (13-14years) there is a very comprehensive sex eduation program. Just seems like A LOT of young people HAVE NO IDEA AT ALL! Am I just lucky they do it at my children's schools? Do schools/parents not teach their kids this anymore???? Do they teach it at your children's school... if so at what age and how much do they really tell these kids?

A: My 2nd oldest daughter is 11 nearly 12 and they are learning about it next week and she is in grade 7 in Queensland, Australia. I think as parents we do talk about it to our children but not at any great detail and length. I am open with my kids and if they ask I will give them an answer befitting but not immoral. I remember learning when I was in grade 8 at private school.

Q: what are America's Colleges/Universitites with the best schools of education?
I want to be a teacher and I'm having a difficult time figuring out if certain schools have good education programs

A: Well, if you listen to the idiots, the only college in America that's any good is Harvard. Hope you get it - everything else sucks.

Q: Do you think that schools should be facilitators of social sense as well as education?
I am asking this because I just read a thread on the necessity of school uniforms. The best answer, repeated throughout the thread in various forms claimed that uniforms limit one's freedom of expression, but I am inclined to agree with those who said that school is for education, not fashion. Does having a freer expression of self prepare one for the real world as much as the education given, and if not, how much importance should be stressed on individual expression?

A: I agree that school is for education, not fashion. But I also think having a freer expression of self definitely prepares one for the real world and helps to create opportunities for success in many different arenas. Unfortunately, many people get the false impression that your clothing is one of the best ways to do that. In school the idea is usually not to truly express your individuality through your attire but rather to fit in. If this were not the case then the clothing stores who mass produce the same items over and over and over again would not be making such huge profits. When students are not focused on clothing they can learn to better express and articulate themselves through writing, art, academic endeavours and that is the type of individuality that will better ensure future success.

Q: Is sex education taught in home schools?
Are home school students getting the sex education they need or it's not taught at all because it's against the teaching of Christians?

A: Heavens no, sex education is not against the teachings of Christians, or home schoolers; it is merely taught in a completely different context. Sex education, and information is not something that was meant to be put under the umbrella of birth control, STD's, and how to use x, y and z for protection against diseases, and a list of places that will test you, or refer you to where ever. We teach self respect, honor, and self control; and yes, self control does exist; it's called making a choice. We teach that true love is not selfish by using the other person physically, and emotionally. We teach that sex is a wonderful gift given to us by God to be experienced between a husband and a wife, not to be given away to, or be shared with many boy, and girl friends. Simply put we teach our children that they are very important people (VIP's) who are loved, and who are worth waiting for until that person comes along who will love them, and treat them with the respect they deserve. Some DVD's, and books that are a wonderful alternative to the secular versions for this type of education, to watch, and discuss as a family, or for Church youth groups are: I Kissed Dating Goodbye, and Sex Is Not The Problem, Lust Is; both by Joshua Harris. And; Sex, Lies & The Truth, Focus on the Family films. Blessings.

Q: What do you think about sex education in public schools?
Dont you think teen pregnancy is very high? Maybe if schools would do something about it, it would decrease. Think about it a lot of the teenage dating starts in school.

A: I think it's very important, and a good idea. Not just "how to do it" but it's important for young people to learn the biology of the human body. A lot of kids don't learn about this stuff at home. They need to know what to expect when their bodies change so it's not a shock. Puberty can be awkward, embarrassing and emotional- why not give them a heads up? I also think it's important to teach safe sex. I'm not condoning teenage sex, but it happens. What makes people think that once teens become adults they will automatically know how to use a condom, or how important it is if they never heard about it? Of course parents want their kids to wait to have sex, but the surge of hormones that a teen goes through is powerful. They need to learn how to control themselves, and what the consequences are if they have unsafe sex. Keeping it all a big secret is dangerous. My 16 yr old half-brother is home schooled and has never been told the facts of life. I think it's sad. Knowledge is power.

Q: Repubs: Should gays be allowed to teach sex education to children in public schools?
Ronald Reagan thought so. In 1978, Reagan spoke out against CA's proposition 6 which would ban gay people from teaching in public schools. Do you Repubs agree with Ronald Reagant that gays should be allowed to teach sex education to children in public schools? I wonder which will persaude you more..... your grudge against gays, or your love for an overrated president?

A: There is gays in public school now~with or without public fanfare this has been going on (forever) you can't legislate morality or sexual preference

Q: Why do people think sex education should be taught in schools?
I believe this should be taught at home. The school should teach my children the A-B-C's, not sex education, or some hidden social agenda. These things should be taught at home, not by a school. Your thoughts Every answer stated that not many families would discuss these issues with their kids, isn't this an indictment of our fallen society as a whole? THAT'S why I'll vote for people who are still interested in upholding basic Christian values. Teach my kids about sex in school, hand out condoms, but by no means let them take a moment to pray.

A: With some many family situations in which parents have no choice but to work away from home (single parents, the working poor) and even two income families that are living a "lavish" lifestyle (which you probably frown upon,) parents today are seldom available to tell their kids about the birds and bees, and this is not something daycares will do. I know it's nothing you want to hear, but it's true. Even in homes with a stay-at-home parent, parents are putting their own priorities ahead of quality time with the children. They think it's just easier to plop kids in front of the television, so they'll be able to "get things done" without being interrupted. This probably doesn't apply to you; good for you for being so responsible. Even worse, parents who feel they must talk don't know how to get the conversation started, or can't overcome their shyness towards the subject. Anyway, as a result, the kids are being exposed to images of sex and sensationalism (music videos, tabloid news shows, and stories involving Britney Spears, Paris Hilton and the Kardisharians, et al) and they will certainly get the wrong idea of sex being glorified in the media, which in turn, will cause them to act out sexually. These days, so many kids are curious about sex, asking questions, and even talking about is as they're playing with their Barbie dolls. I remember seeing a story like this on an episode of Dr. Phil, featuring concerned parents of a 4-year-old girl. Heck, we even see situations where girls in first and second grade are dressing in baby tees, booty shorts, bra tops and other inappropriate clothes. I believe that schools are becoming a "last resort" for kids to be taught about sex responsibly. These days, it's not even being called "Sex Education," but a more PC "Lifestyles Course." I remember this from fifth and seventh grade. I think this is acceptable as long as there is an experienced and knowledgeable teacher in charge of this, who will teach the children in a mature fashion and controlled environment, and warn the chldren that any silly laughing or other horseplay will not be tolerated.

Q: What do you think about sex education in schools as an informitive speech topic?


A: I think this is an excellent topic. More and more teenagers are having sex at progressively earlier ages and do not know how to protect themselves against sexually transmitted diseases. If you give this talk, I would follow it up with a printed handout with websites dedicated to giving teenagers accurate information about sex. We as a culture are pathologically phobic about sex. Most people with teenage children are too inhibited to give the them the information they need to protect themselves, and they also pressure the schools not to give them this vital information. Teenagers themselves must therefore take matters into their own hands. I think it would be a good idea if you concluded your speech by saying that not every teenager is willing to practice abstinence and insist that they thus need to know how to protect themselves from the pitfalls of sex if they choose not to be abstinent. Then if you show them how they can get this information by themselves on the Net, you will be be providing them with a very valuable service. Harleigh Kyson Jr. P.S. I don't know offhand any good websites about teenagers and sex. Perhaps if you uploaded another question asking for this information you will get some useful answers. Be sure to access these sites and evaluate them for yourself before you include them in your printed list. One final thing: If you don't want to give away a priinted handout after you give your speech, you could mount this information on a web page of your own--perhaps in Facebook or some other similar group.

Q: What are the things that you would mention about British schools/education?
in a school paper. which are those that u would see as important/interesting....both primary and univ. studies... interesting for a foreigner to mention in a scool paper about Britain thanks

A: Well i only done high school in britain but Almost all the schools wear uniform main colours are navy,black or grey British students generaly call their teachers Sir or Miss The school day is from 8/9 am till abou 3pm The year is divided into three terms,Autum,Spring and Summer Each term is divided into 2 parts Most schools have homework diary/planner where students are expected to write their homework,the diarys get signed by parents daily/weekly

Q: Whose choice is it to decide what type of sex education will be offered in public schools?
Whose choice is it to decide what type of sex education will be offered in american public schools. Does the government regulate what will be taught. City, State, district, or school? Im doing a research paper, so any info would be helpful Thanks!

A: That depends on which state you live in. Public schools are the responsibility of the individual states and state legislation is the first determiner of what must be taught (or not taught) in the public schools. Some states have lots of laws about curriculum; others not so many. As an example, one state that has lots of state-wide curricular mandates is the state of Iowa. Some states even require that school districts choose their textbooks from a state approved list. I believe Texas is one of these. Next in line is the local education authority - the district Board of Education. They are bound to adhere to whatever state requirements exist but they can add to those requirements if they wish. Note that in both the statewide requirements and the local Board of Education mandates, that these are adopted by people who are elected. My point: the law and policy makers are elected so in the final analysis citizens who vote make the ultimate decision. I also must add that, although the main responsibility for education is delegated to the individual states, the federal government (via its elected officials) also may have some bearing on local education. That's because schools may receive federal funds for certain programs (not necessarily sex education) and in order to receive these funds the schools may be required to adhere to certain standards in curriculum or other matters. States or local districts who do not meet certain criteria might not be able to receive these funds. Therefore it is accurate to assume that the federal government also has a role in education. I think the best answer to your question is two-fold: First your state decides on general curriculum matters. Some states have a lot of state-wide curriculum laws; others do not. Then your local district plans its curriculum according to whatever the state requires. It may add things to the curriculum that the state hasn't made any laws about. In some states school districts are free to choose the textbooks that they use. In these cases, the ultimate responsibility for a school's curriculum and textbook selection belongs to the the Board of Education. The school principal and teachers are hired to advise on the curriculum and implement it.