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While I have contentions with this perspective, I can't ignore Cox's point. The potential of some students to gain greater access to learning is higher this way, and the issue of applicability is vital. With this in mind, the issue begs the question- are schools dead? With so many philosophers and writers snorting about compulsory education, and so many statistics and evidence piling up against public schools, are we simply piling hay up against a burning barn by promoting "school reform"?
For too long governments in the United States and Canada took the critisism of businesses and communities without a grain of salt. Now that businesses have the balance of power in North America, schools must pay attention to them. But I am afraid that communities voices will loose out in the long run. The wishes of everyday people suddenly become irrelevant in the face of economic fortunes, at everyone's cost. What price will schools have to pay?
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Hmmmm.... Cheryl Heinrichs | Sep 1st, 2002
People are already starting to lose their voice. OR so we think! We have to ask ourselves what is a community? How do you define a community? We use the same language but do we define our words the same? Do people know their neighbours anymore? Grassroot organizations manifest through conversation, shared values and common visions. People have to start talking to eachother and realize that they are not alone, that there neighbours actually feel the same. People have to ask questions and probe deeper into lifes questions even though it is easier to live a shallow life. I plan to have children in about 5-10 years and I do hope that the education system will change for the better. Not to turn children into 9-5 slaves to the corporations though. Children will be more creative, innovative,curious, and confident. Well we'll see what happens but with tution rising and the FTAA closing in I want to finish my studies as soon as I can. I'm afraid too.
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