Unquestionably. Think of all the civil rights legislation that's been passed since the 60's. Think of the special education laws passed in the 70's. Public schools have become a conduit for change for our society in many ways. Most everything we do in school is designed to create an equal learning environment for every kid regardless of race, religion, disability, etc.
we study this question in my civil rights chapter. "can legislation create equality in society?" Legislation can set a framework but it comes down to a gradual process over time as society shifts. Woman's equality has come a long way as well as racial equality but it is not perfect. It takes a long time to see the results of a law....generations. Perhaps we change laws too often before we can see the results.
I think legislation has gone far enough at this point. At some point, you have to allow the schools to catch up to the laws. Plus, I don't know what else could be tackled.
The laws to include all students are not always best for the majority of students. Students need to be pushed to excel and there are some that hold other students back because of inclusion.
Unquestionably. Think of all the civil rights legislation that's been passed since the 60's. Think of the special education laws passed in the 70's. Public schools have become a conduit for change for our society in many ways. Most everything we do in school is designed to create an equal learning environment for every kid regardless of race, religion, disability, etc.
ReplyDeletewe study this question in my civil rights chapter. "can legislation create equality in society?" Legislation can set a framework but it comes down to a gradual process over time as society shifts. Woman's equality has come a long way as well as racial equality but it is not perfect. It takes a long time to see the results of a law....generations. Perhaps we change laws too often before we can see the results.
ReplyDeleteCan legislation do more to promote equal opportunities?
ReplyDeleteI think legislation has gone far enough at this point. At some point, you have to allow the schools to catch up to the laws. Plus, I don't know what else could be tackled.
DeleteIf legislation pushes an agenda to potential "extremities" does it decrease local autonomy?
ReplyDeleteThe laws to include all students are not always best for the majority of students. Students need to be pushed to excel and there are some that hold other students back because of inclusion.
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