The more-than-adequate financial support of public education is an expression of democracy. Unfortunately, public education is under-funded. Teachers need to balance defense (how can we manage budget cuts?) with advocacy: the full funding of public education (smaller class size, for starters*).
What can we do to help advance the idea of public education as a foundation for our democracy (assuming we agree)?
CLICK ON THE GRAPHIC below for an clearer image that helps me visualize the relationship between democracy and education. Comments/suggestions welcome.
* What are some features of adequately-funded democratic education? See subsequent post.
Developed and underdeveloped countries spending huge money on defense budget. Govt buying expensive arms and ammunition with public money. Although they are necessary for national defense. But if we compare defense budget with education budget, then there's big difference between them. There is need to spend more money on education.
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