School Safety
[ranking: 1]
There have been 290 school shootings since 2013 and issues like sexual violence and aggressive bullying also plague classrooms everywhere.
Rising Cost of Higher Education
[ranking: 2]
Since 1988, the cost of college has risen 163 percent.
Government Spending On Education
[ranking: 3]
With the threat of massive cuts to education spending on the rise, should the government be putting more money into schools? Or are educational cuts reasonable if government money is needed elsewhere?
Classroom Overcrowding
[ranking: 4]
With class sizes growing each year - sometimes with 40 kids in a single teacher classroom - are students getting enough individual attention? And how is this affecting their education?
Physical Education/Recess
[ranking: 5]
Many modern day factors play a role in the importance of physical education. Child obesity, modern technology, and urban environments are all relevant.
Bullying
[ranking: 6]
Are we doing enough to combat bullying? And how effectively is it addressed in the classroom?
School Discipline Policies
[ranking: 8]
Every school has a code of conduct that each student must abide.
Technology In The Classroom
[ranking: 9]
In addition to basic questions of whether cellphones, laptops, and similar devices should have a place in the classroom at all, there's the issue of accessibility.
Sex Education In Schools
[ranking: 10]
Out of the 24 states that require public schools to teach sex education, only 20 require information be medically, factually, and technically accurate.
The Availability Of Assistive Technology
[ranking: 11]
Students with physicals disabilities require certain technologies to keep up with other classmates.
Standardized Testing
[ranking: 12]
Standardized tests are used to determine college eligibility. They are also used to assess a school district's overall success, and schools may receive favor in the form of funding and grants for high test scores.
Civil Rights
[ranking: 13]
It's a topic of conversation extending beyond the classroom, but our educational institutions need to be setting the example. Are classrooms teaching students about current issues surrounding civil rights? And are students of all races receiving equal treatment in the classroom?
Loan Forgiveness
[ranking: 14]
In 2017, Congress began a reform of the Higher Education Act that included eliminating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which could leave many students with more debt than anticipated.
School Choice
[ranking: 15]
School Choice allows parents to send students to a school of their choosing rather than one in their district. Advocates say it benefits low income families, giving them more options than those provided by schools in their district.
The Achievement Gap
[ranking: 16]
Achievement gaps - such as the ones between male and female students, white and minority students, and native and non-native English speakers - are the result of a variety of social and economic issues.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
[ranking: 17]
Recent research shows that SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) is a key fundamental in children's (and adult's) education.
Liberal Arts Education
[ranking: 18]
Due to requirements enforced by standardized tests and the No Child Left Behind act, liberal arts have fallen to the wayside in many schools.
Students Smoking/Vaping
[ranking: 19]
High Stakes Tests
[ranking: 21]
In addition to standardized tests imposed on students, some schools require educators to take tests to assess performance.
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)- No Child Left Behind
[ranking: 22]
The controversial "No Child Left Behind" act replaces federal evaluations with state sanctions to create rules around grading, punishments, and general school standards.
Charter Schools
[ranking: 23]
While independently run, free from some regulations, and sometimes operated for profit, Charter Schools remain publicly funded. Some feel Charter Schools provide a better learning experience for students.
Diversity In Gifted Education Programs
[ranking: 24]
Gifted education programs can enrich a student's academic experience and provide access to invaluable opportunities later in life.
Multi-Cultural Education
[ranking: 25]
Are we doing enough to integrate multicultural lesson plans, literature, and holidays into the classroom to represent our increasingly diverse student bodies?
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