Schools have grown a lot over the course of the years. There are four types of schools. These schools are public schools, private schools, magnet schools, and charter schools. The public school system is set up into districts and are available to those who live there. The public school system is the most popular, 88 percent of students in America go there. The private school are privately run institutions attended by those who apply and usually pay tuition. They don't benefit as much from the state financially like public schools. 12 percent of the students attend private schools. Magnet schools have specialized curriculum designed to attract students of diverse racial and ethnic back rounds. Charter schools are publicly funded and are governed by a group under a contract or charter that exempts them from certain government regulations
Our students are made up of a variety of racial ethnicities. The ages range from four to early twenties. There are also a variety of programs for adults and immigrants. One third of public students are from low income families. Four out of every ten public school students are children of color. One in every ten public school students is a English language learner.
Our teachers are pre dominantly women. 80 percent of teachers are women. Half of public school teachers have advanced degrees and over ten years of experience. Low income students are taught by less experienced teachers and high income students are taught by more experienced teachers. Teachers in catholic schools don't have to have a teaching degree to teach. High rates of teachers changing schools and leaving the profession are the cause of teacher shortages.
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One thing not mentioned was the disabled student's inclusion in the classroom. Otherwise, the questions were answered pretty well! =-)
Why do you think that the teachers are predominantly women? Also do you think it's fair that low income students are taught by less experienced teachers? Wouldn't that mean that only a portion of your students are getting a well rounded education like they should be?
You gave a nice description of what the schools are like. What do you think of inclusion of students of disabilities? Also, why do you think that teachers don't represent the US population (i.e. why are teachers are mostly white female?
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