Dear Student 1,
As you have identified in your discussion, a focus on eliminating disparities in the allocation of finances to school districts has always overshadowed the aspect of productive use of the school finances. Indeed, variations still exist and form a genuine part of interest to stakeholders. However, to elevate educational standards and improve the economic abilities of citizens, researchers should emphasize policies that focus on quality education and students' transition to higher learning. Evidence shows that better students’ outcomes and increased funding are proportional if policies are set to ensure finances are used effectively (Boser & Benner, 2018). It is the same reason that makes Boser and Benner (2018) to report on the correlation between poor performance and poverty. You have singled out areas that I also perceive to be critical in tackling the mess in schools. Overcrowding, the motivation of teachers, and community involvement are all critical. I believe congestion is a significant factor, which ends up putting extra pressure on less motivated teachers. In the last two decades, the U.S has been dealing with overcrowding in over 74 percent of the schools, as reported by the National Center for Education Statistics (1999). You are right to recommend that this, among other critical issues, be part of the policymakers’ main agenda.
References
Boser, U., & Benner, M. (2018, November 13). A quality approach to school funding . Center for American Progress. Retrieved June 13, 2020, from https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/education-k-12/reports/2018/11/13/460397/quality-approach-school-funding/
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The National Center for Education Statistics. (1999). Executive summary, condition of America's public school facilities . Retrieved June 13, 2020, from https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/frss/publications/2000032/index.asp?sectionid=8
Dear Student 2
As you’ve mentioned in your post, monetary issues are inevitable when topics of revamping educational systems are discussed. It is also interesting that you singled out the importance of these funds for a long term plan. Planning is essential, not just for the school administrators, but all stakeholders involved. Parents, students, and communities need to access funds for effective planning, which sets a stress-free environment for a better student outcome (Brooks, 2017). However, it is accurate to assert that excessive funding may not imply better performance in all instances. Some extravagance in schools may deteriorate school performance. This also calls for policies that streamline funding and expenses to ensure finances are spent only on projects that promote students’ performance. This claim has been researched and proved by several persons of interest, including Flanders (2018), who reports that some spending, such as more funds on non-teaching staff, leads to poor student outcomes. Therefore, policies should limit funds that are channeled to non-teaching administrators and other areas that have no proven positive impact on students’ outcomes.
References
Brooks, C. (2017, June 27). Long-term planning is needed for success at school and University . High Performance Learning. https://www.highperformancelearning.com/long-term-planning-is-needed-for-success-at-school-and-university/
Flanders, W. (2018, August 29). Spending more money on schools doesn't help students learn. Washington Examiner . https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/spending-more-money-on-schools-doesnt-help-students-learn
