Current measures to solve problems in education are used in the political messages of every politician. Most though do not gain enough ground to be fully implemented in the education system to actually help. However some massive bills do get passed that ultimately redefine the education system. One of these major budget boosts is the bill that recently passed in California. This bill increases spending on education to over $6.6 billion. Its goal is to double the amount of teachers and provide increased funding in more programs. Opponents of the bill claim that it still doesn’t address issues like pay increases for teachers or “doesn’t go far enough to reduce class size.” The current spending bill is a major step in the right direction though. It implies that our government is proactively finding solutions to help education. The bigger issue though is not that more increased spending is the only thing needed, but better funding management too. Teachers should receive a pay increases to create a better work environment to better appreciate their job especially since teachers haven’t “received a raise in 7 years.” Funding should be directed to focus on smaller classroom sizes and providing students with tutoring help after school. Many problems can be solved by creating more programs that stimulate learning. In California, it is hard to achieve any substantial budget increases as this requires voter approval, but we can diver funds from other programs like prison and law enforcement efforts that require a substantial amount of money for minor crimes and misdemeanors. There are other programs, but however we get the money, education is key to the future of the state and the country.
Works Cited:
Hayden, Sara. "LAUSD OKs Budget; Spending on Teachers, Needy Students to Grow." Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2014. Web. 13 Nov. 2014.
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