PART ONE: Write a (2) paragraph response in which you compare and contrast Canadian and US systems of education. Your paragraphs should include reference to: context, structure, trends, and outcomes. Ultimately, decide in your paragraph how effective these systems of education are and what has contributed to their success and failures.
PART TWO: Read through the articles and watch the video. Links provided below. WV Teachers Strike https://www.apnews.com/352077d67c994b33953flaa5494fc595 What would a voucher system mean for schools? https://www.bbc.com/news/education-39479034. How do we solve stubborn segregation in schools? https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-do-we-solve-stubborn-segregation-in-schools
After reading this articles and viewing the short video clip, respond to the following questions: Why are the teachers striking? Why is this an important issue? How does it impact the teachers and students?
Conduct some research on school voice and vouchers. Answer the following questions. What are the pros- and cons- of school choice and voucher programs? Who does it impact? Is the impact always positive? Is it always negative? How are vouchers and school choice being portrayed in the media? Pay attention to your sources of information…think back to EduBusiness. How does this portrayal influence public perceptions of school choice and vouchers?
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