Key Education Issues Today

There have been 290 school shootings since 2013. Sexual violence and aggressive bullying also plague classrooms everywhere. Congress works to pass legislation protecting the nation's students.290 school shootings have occurred since 2013.Issues like sexual violence and aggressive bullying plague classrooms everywhere since 2013. Congress works to pass legislation protecting the nation's students.Congress works to pass legislation protecting the nation's students.Some feel regulations protecting the nation's students are not strict enough. How can educational programs combat such acts?

Since 1988, college costs have risen 163 percent.College costs have risen 163 percent since 1988.Can the average person afford college now? What actions can curb costs and make higher education more accessible?

Teacher walk-outs and protests over weak wage increases dominate east coast school districts. What should teacher wage increases look like nationwide given the rising teaching load?

The threat of [missing information].Massive cuts to education spending are coming. Should the government increase school funding, or are cuts reasonable if money is needed elsewhere?Should the government put more money into schools given rising education spending cuts? Or are educational cuts acceptable if government funds are needed elsewhere?

Are we doing enough to fight bullying? How effectively does the classroom address it?

Child obesity, modern technology, and urban environments affect the importance of physical education. Should P.E. become a standard practice for all students?

Class sizes grow yearly, sometimes reaching 40 students per teacher. Are students getting enough individual attention? How does this affect their education?

Out of the 24 states requiring public schools to teach sex education, only 20 provide medically, factually, and technically accurate information. Should sex education happen in classrooms, and if so, should accuracy be improved?20 of the 24 states require public schools to teach sex education.Only 20 of the 24 states require public schools to teach sex education with medically, factually, and technically accurate information. Should sex education be taught, and should more effort ensure accurate student information?

Every school has a code of conduct students must follow. Are discipline policies applied fairly and consistently, regardless of race, gender orientation, or other factors?

School Choice.School Choice lets parents pick a school instead of one in their district. Advocates claim this helps low-income families get more options. Opponents say the program steals money from low-income schools, ignoring bigger system problems.

Cellphones, laptops, and similar devices raise questions about their place in the classroom.Some question the use of cellphones, laptops, and similar devices in the classroom.Accessibility is an issue. Poorer schools often lack funds for equipment like computers, putting their students at an educational disadvantage.

Recent research shows that Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is a key foundation for children's and adults' education.Research shows SEL is a key foundation for children's and adults' education.Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is a key foundation for children's and adults' education. SEL builds strong relationships, practices empathy, teaches decision making, and shows how to manage emotions. Should we push for more SEL in classrooms?

Classrooms must show students current civil rights issues. Institutions need to set this example. Do classrooms teach students about civil rights? Do students of all races get equal treatment?

Students with physical disabilities need specific tech to keep up. How do we put these technologies in every school in America?

Standardized tests decide college eligibility. They also judge a school district's success. Schools get funding and grants for high scores. Some people argue these tests do notStandardized testing is a key education issue today.measure intelligence. These tests put students lacking test skills at a disadvantage.

Rules from standardized tests and No Child Left Behind act push liberal arts out of many schools. What role do liberal arts play in primary, secondary, and higher education? How important are these subjects for all learning?

Gaps in achievement—between male and female students, white and minority students, and native and non-native English speakers—stem from social and economic problems. Should we work more to give all students a fair chance to succeed?

In 2017, Congress started reforming the Higher Education Act, which includedgetting rid of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which might leave many students with more debt than expected. Should we hold students accountable for all loans, or should the government forgive loans given the rising cost of higher education?

Are we integrating multicultural lesson plans, literature, and holidays into the classroom enough to represent our diverse students?

Research shows how much longer school days help learning isThe length of school days remains unclear.. Is the extra money and time for longer class hours worth it without better results? Are students spending too much time in school?

Charter Schools operate independently, without some rules, and sometimes for profit.Charter Schools exist.Charter Schools stay publicly funded. Some feel Charter Schools offer a better student experience. Others feel Charter Schools show public education is becoming too private.

The "No Child Left Behind" act swaps federal reviews for state punishments to set rules for grading, penalties, and school standards. Some believe this keeps schools up to standard nationwide. Others think too much federal control means government evaluations decide what subjects get taught and what do not.

Gifted education programs boost student academics. They open doors to valuable opportunities later. Do we include students of many racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds in these programs?

How much religion can public schools teach? Can students practice their faith, like praying, inside school buildings?

The Common Core sets knowledge standards based on age and grade, like standardized tests. Does the Common Core use solid research? Does it account for different student development speeds? Where do you stand?

Some schools require educators to take standardized tests, besides the tests imposed on students.Some schools require educators to take tests.Schools penalize themselves for low student and teacher test scores. Do these tests measure academic success or just test-taking ability?

From elementary school to college, female students face exclusion in STEM courses. What systemic issues push women away from this curriculum?