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Originally Posted by Anikdote
So if the problem is a lack of interest in education in urban areas, and paying the teachers in these school more makes no difference, what can be done?
Privatization sounds great and I used to be all for it, but I don't see how that is going to address this issue, most of the people that are not doing well would either be kicked out or not allowed in from the get start. I'm at a loss. How can you teach people who do not want to learn?
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I do think charter schools are doing a better job than most ideas for helping out... not to say it's perfect. Introducing a little competition, and more importantly various administration styles, without going overboard.
Without the overbearing administrations and boards, charter schools can experiment and find new ways to engage kids. Meanwhile the public schools watch and figure out what works and maybe reform their administrations.
I really think the main problem (though there are many) is straight-jacketing teachers and students. When people are forced into such rigid systems I'd expect them to lose interest or hope.
The key to the charter schools does seem to lie in individualized attention for students and freedom for teachers.