Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) suggests as one attains higher education, the more wages individuals will earn. However, how does one interpret this data when one considers the status of public schools around the country.
President Trump has stated that our school systems are failing our children. He claims school curricula are watered down to such an extent school diplomas have little value.
If local school systems are not able to provide a quality education in every community, what impact will this have on the wage levels of the future labor force in this country?
What reasonable education and/or employment policy responses are possible under a partisan government?
Are policies promoted by ourSecretary of Education Betsy DeVos a better option to increase the availability of school vouchers to allow parents to send their children away from failing schools in their communities to better performing schools or private schools?
What potential impact will DeVos''s plan have on the schools that will lose students?
What are the potential long-term effects on communities that have failing schools, as a whole?
What role can states play in this dilemma?
Write a position statement that either agrees or disagrees with Mr. Trump's assessment about U.S. public schools, and Secretary DeVos''s approach to address failing public schools with a voucher system.
If you disagree with Secretary DeVos, offer an alternative solution that considers students, schools, communities, and the future labor force; if you agree with Secretary DeVos, offer your insight as to why it is the best solution for students, schools, communities, and the future labor force.
Using your text readings, web sources and other important resources, present at least two references to support your position.
Use APA to format in-text citations and references.
Readings:
U.S. Department of Labor. (2015). Bureau of Labor Statistics: Employment Projections.
Trump, D. J. (2015). Great Again. Chapter 5 - Education - A failing grade; Chapter 12 - Our infrastructure is crumbling.