RYAN WALTERS: THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN IN OKLAHOMA
Ryan Walters, Oklahoma's Superintendent of Public Instruction, has made it clear that he is not a fan of public education. In fact, he has said that he believes that public education is "failing" and that it is time to "end it."
Walters's approach to ending public education is based on his belief that parents should have more control over their children's education. He has said that he wants to give parents more options, such as homeschooling and private schools.
However, Walters's approach is flawed. It is based on the assumption that all parents are capable of homeschooling their children and that all private schools are good schools.
The reality is that not all parents are capable of homeschooling their children. In fact, a study by the National Home Education Research Institute found that only about 20% of homeschooled children are actually taught by their parents. The rest are taught by tutors or other adults.
Additionally, not all private schools are good schools. A study by the National Center for Education Statistics found that only about 60% of private schools are accredited. The rest are not held to the same standards as public schools.
Walters's approach to ending public education would leave many children without a quality education. It would also put a financial burden on families who cannot afford to send their children to private schools.
Instead of ending public education, we should be working to improve it. We should be investing in our schools and our teachers. We should be making sure that all children have access to a quality education, regardless of their parents' income.
Ryan Walters's approach to ending public education is wrong-headed and harmful. We should reject it and instead work to improve our public schools.
In addition to the above, here are some other reasons why I disagree with Ryan Walters's approach to ending public education:
- Public education is a public good. It is not a private good that can be bought and sold. Everyone, regardless of their income, should have access to a quality education.
- Public education is the great equalizer. It gives everyone, regardless of their background, a chance to succeed. It is the engine of social mobility.
- Public education is essential for democracy. It teaches our children the skills they need to be informed citizens. It teaches them how to think critically and how to make informed decisions.
I urge you to join me in rejecting Ryan Walters's approach to ending public education. Let's work together to improve our public schools so that all children have the opportunity to succeed.
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