I believe that there is to much standardized testing, and it takes up to much classroom time that we could be learning.
The cost of college is outrageous.
Why abolish standardized testing and common core? why not just fix the problems and go on with our lives. Could getting rid of these hurt the U.S. ...
Two 6th grade classes in El Cajon CA were inspired by teen activists and want to make a difference by having government officials take action on a ...
The voice of a person with dyslexia.What needs to change and what needs to happen to help people with dyslexia.
College tuition is a huge issue in America and something needs to be done about it.
This article expains on how many students need to have a better education and today how focusing is difficult.
Our education system is becoming less and less effective, we need to make changes now!
This letter is about the ways education is received and how it needs to be changed to adapt to the learner.
Raising the questions for minority history in classrooms.
A short film about education in America and why our country is ranked so low in education compared to other parts of the world. The video talks abo...
Persuasive letter to the next President to better fund technological infrastructure in schools and school districts.
How would you feel about a series of events causing the Education System to be messed up, and still occurring to this moment?
Everyone is treating technological advances like an international race. As a result, curriculums are teaching new generations, lacking knowledge th...
This letter is about my views on the education system and why it needs reform.
Our video was written and produced last spring in conjunction with KQED's #whatsmyissue video campaign. It's time to insure equitable funding in ou...
The cost of higher education is preventing many from participating
Kids have too much homework.Read on to see how it hurts us.
In this video I will discuss the reasons why standardized testing doesn't benefit a student's learning.
It is talking about why the current structure of school is designed for students to fail and not succeed.
With the rising costs of college tuition, it's time to think about other forms of education.
Why common core needs to stop
All people in our country deserve a good education. More than one tenth of our country is made up of immigrants who can not afford a proper educati...
Teach for America was a good idea, but was poorly executed.
Many Students are being suppressed in today's education system. Many students are not gifted in comprehension and understanding of high level class...
The movement towards furthering pro-choice policies in the United States is one that should not be overlooked.
Not everyone learns the same. Still, public school systems do not teach in comprehensive, engaging, and creative ways. I believe that there should ...
The government is giving too many tests that students and teachers can take.
WHEN WILL IT END?
We need to find new programs for dyslexia.
Students nationwide are being given anywhere between 2-3 hours of homework per night. When is enough, enough?
In 1980, under 10% of US citizens had a 4-year college degree by the age 25. We need to raise this percentage, and create a way that is affordable,...
Student should not have homework
Education is the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university. It is the basis of a nation. A simp...
Many schools across the US have removed many of the things students actually wanna do and enjoy going to school for.
About the need for a change in the current homework situation
Why standardized testing is hurting America's education
Children who attend low-income schools are not getting equal educations.
College tuition is too high; it's a stress on students to go to college and finish successfully.
Free Education!
Reasons why the next President should eliminate STAAR Testing.
My stance on Education
Teachers unions are holding our school systems back from hiring the teachers necessary to boost our education system and give children the futures ...
Ashton Nichols wants the next president to protect the LGBTQ community from discrimination by promoting better education and firmer anti-discrimina...
Many reasons why the Common Core Standards are negatively influencing schools across America.
This is a letter to the president about our school's grading systems worldwide.
Home is where people go to relax and spend time with their friends and family, not work. School should not follow you home and ruin your only safe ...
The education system should be reformed.
The Common Core has been in place for three years, but it is not making our students any smarter.
Teenagers aren't getting the right amount of rest they need. To help fix this situation, I think school starting times should be pushed back.
I propose higher pay for teachers and the elimination of teachers to increase competition and raise the standard of teachers
Do their plans benefit us as a country?
In today's schools, too much homework is being assigned on a daily basis. As a result, students all across America are becoming sleep deprived, str...
Technical classes should be a part of high school requirements to ensure the success of individuals in either higher education or technical careers...
My letter is to inform you that in small town northeast Iowa high school education is not free.
Global warming and energy use are incredibly important and pressing issues that must be addressed, but there is more to the problem of protecting n...
Persuasive Letter to the next President to repeal standardized testing
Many college students are incapable of living on their own at college because high schools throughout the country do not fully prepare them for the...
Standardized Testing is hurting many students futures, and it needs to be abolished.
Tuition rates keep rising every year, which is bad news for current students and the students graduating after us. The inflation rate hasn’t risen ...
Views on Education
Concerns for our future
A letter by Michael Calderon
The American education system is set up in a way that not only taxes individuals in terms of time, stress, and social ability, but in adulthood, al...
High school shouldn't be required for everyone after the first year.
Homework is a big deal in this world today, especially what is happening to the kids. I think we should limit the amount of homework we get each da...
Homework is not benefiting students as much as it should. In fact, it could be harming them.
Too much homework is counterproductive on students, the overall workload shouldn't be more than 2 hours of work a night.
Extra curricular activities are too expensive, often draining wallets of caring parents.
Allowing guns in schools and colleges is a serious issue, as it can be the cause of horrific things, such as deaths, injuries, accidental shootings...
Black history isn't taught enough in public schools. Students learn too much about Columbus and other White men when there are so many people of co...
Students take so many state tests that it stresses them out and makes it hard for them to be children.
The Biggest Problem within Schools
Our minds should be focused on education not profits for test companies
Teachers play one of the most significant roles in kids' lives. By increasing their pay, we could assure that children are receiving the best educa...
Regarding my support for the Pace Promise nationwide for students.
Dear Mr./Ms. President, I hope you read my letter and make a few changes on school budget cuts.
Testing doesn't show everyone's strengths, it shows everyone's weaknesses.
Common Core should be replaced.
Standardized Testing should be greatly changed or ended completely.
Education is not a very opened topic during the presidential debate. However, education is important for the future of students. Policies should be...
Homework is a stressor to a lot of kids in this generation. I think we should have a limit on homework.
Illegal Immigration has affected me in several ways
Major cities need your help. They are not safe. People are afraid because of the violence everywhere.
In this letter I will explain the problems and my concerns with the Common Core State Standards in hopes that you will take my ideas into considera...
With lower student loans, more students will be able to get the education they need.
Standardized testing meant to help us has hurt us instead.
I hope you will consider passing a bill for all the states to require a program for free community college for all the states, or some sort of prog...
The issue of education is important because there are many teenagers that deserve to have an education
Our education plays a big factor in what we will do, who we will meet, and who we will become. Therefore, we need to have a good education system. ...
Standardized tests are being taken way too much. They should be heavily reduced or eliminated for various reasons
Many undocumented students in the US. are denied financial aid and in some cases college acceptance due to their legal status.
Teens need more sleep for a better education
Political Candidates support education for the masses, but do not send their children to public school.
In this letter, I discuss the problems involved with standardized testing.
Schools are arranged for the convenience of adults not for the nourishment of student's minds.
Millions of students take standardized tests, but the tests do not seem to be very effective.
Dear Future President, The student education should be taken seriously. If students have to pay every year for college and textbooks and they do...
German schools provide better options for students and have led to better test scores and we should consider following their model.
Many states in this country have a problem with their sexual curriculum, if they have it at all.
