Educational Funding Paradigm

A discussion on the United States' current education funding program and changes that can and should be done to promote equality in education.

3,461 words () | 7 sources | APA | 2009 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses the views of writer and educator Jonathan Kozol - that the United States intentionally funds its public education system in an undemocratic way that is designed to protect the children of the wealthy from competition from the poor. The author believes that because of Kozol's advocation, there might be a shift in the current education funding paradigm which will allow equitable education across the nation, in good neighborhoods and in bad. The paper examines current problems of the education funding in the United States and proposes several ways to realize Kozol's ideals.

Outline:
Introduction
Current Paradigm
Problem Analysis
Changing Memes
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"A paradigm shift may be in our future, and it concerns funding for our children's' education. At the forefront of this movement is Jonathan Kozol, a writer and educator who has made note of the inequality of education available to people of differing economic statuses in the United States. This shift will, strangely, allow us to approach the democracy exhibited by other developed Western nations, who do not allow children to be academically punished because of the neighborhood in which they live"

Sample of Sources Used:

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Holt, J. December 1, 2004. "The Man Behind the Meme: An Interview with Ricard Dawkins" Retrieved on March 26, 2008 from
Jonathan Kozol Home Page. (n.d.) Retrieved on March 26, 2008 from
Knobel, M. March, 2005. "Memes, Literacy and Affinity Spaces: Implications for Policy and Digital Divides In Education" Retrieved on March 26, 2006 from

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Educational Funding Paradigm (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Persuasive-Essay-Educational-Funding-Paradigm/116847