The Public Education System

It seems the education system as encompassing as it is, cannot mold every brain, some are simply too intuitive and fast at processing information to be brain washed. It is the job of our educational system to get every child on the same page and create a strong workforce so these people can get good jobs and take care of themselves. One has to ask if this will work in the future and what about the needs of the future workforce; what about the needs of the individual too? As far as brainwashing in schools, you can brain wash some of the people most of the time, but you cannot brain wash all of the people all of the time. Intuition, why else would you be reading this article, unless you are a brainwasher in the midst?

Really a shame considering that we live in the greatest nation in the history of mankind and a civilization and society with the greatest opportunity and strongest middle class with much upward mobility for those who will work hard and smart.
We need more mentors, we need more insight into the individual student to find what they are good at and help them find a passion in their lives. If they really want to learn, they will learn and if we continually force feed them with rote memorization tactics, well you can see what happens. Let's look ahead, make some changes and get it right in the future.

Quality Public Education

Committed to excellence, The Board of Education has adopted an ambitious goal. There are many traditional public schools and also numerous private and special-needs schools. WCPSS offers over 20 programs in the district with 51 magnet schools. The award winning magnet school program provides creative approaches for teachers to reach students and to meet different student's individual learning styles and needs. Magnet schools in the area, have been especially recognized with awards such as the United States Magnet School of Excellence of award and the Magnet School of Distinction award.
Recently the district received a portion of a 2.3 million dollar grant to open a health and life science themed high school aimed at developing students for both higher education and jobs in biotechnology and health care. Post- Secondary: Superior Education at Your Doorstep!
North Carolina State University, as one of the nation's top research universities, is a great example of one the best post secondary options in Raleigh. Home to BTEC, The Golden LEAF Biomanfacturing Training and Education Center, this University is committed to providing a highly trained, industry-focused workforce. The region's community colleges also offer solid programs for those wishing to pursue technical, or specialized training in particular sectors of the workforce.
Wake Technical Community College is a leader in biological and chemical technology programs. They also offer North Carolina's only community college lab facility for industrial pharmaceutical technology. This exceptional community college assists thousands of businesses with its superior Small Business Center and New and Expanding Industry Program.


Home Schooling versus Public Education

For many families, home schooling children is a viable alternative to public education for several important reasons: Strengthening the family, providing adequate education, and to promote moral and religious values.
Educational Effects of Homeschooling
Research on homeschooling thus far strongly supports the thoughts of homeschooling parents. An extensive nationwide study showed that home schooled students outperformed their public and private school counterparts in every category. Home schooled children have a higher rate of high school graduation, a higher rate of college attendance, and a higher rate of college graduation.
Homeschooling is About More Than the Education
The teen years are an extremely important time in the family building process. Over time, subtle changes can erode family relationships, especially during the more tumultuous adolescent and teen years. By providing a homeschool education, parents can prevent this erosion and help strengthen the family bond.
Additionally, many people believe that public education is not up to the standards that a home school education can provide. No one is more invested in a child's education than his parents and a home school curriculum can help a child's ability to learn. Also, many parents believe that a child's educational curriculum should include not only academic learning, but also the teaching of morals, ethics, and values.