Instruction
This "Open Response" question is designed to get your thoughts, perspective and insight into the state of modern education. In three-to-five well constructed paragraphs (no more than five please), please answer the prompt listed below. Spelling and grammar counts, as does effective transitions between key points and paragraphs. While no outside sources and readings are required for this prompt - please try to link your points to readings and discussions that we have covered in class.
Focus on: Linking past events to present day, connecting key concepts and events together, and looking at historical events through a larger lens.
Prompt: Urban education in the United States continues to be impacted by low achievement scores, high dropout rates, and lower levels of success when compared to neighboring suburban schools. In your viewpoint, what has to be done to "fix" broken city schools? Will there ever be a time when there is equity between educational opportunities in urban schools and more wealthy suburban schools? What specific steps should those in power take to solve the issues impacting urban schools in America?