Hi again. I have a few more ideas for when I become governor of Texas.
I’ve mentioned legalizing weed and prostitution. Now let’s talk about education reform.
First off, schooling is currently boring as shit. No one wants to go. Teachers, students, janitors, bus drivers. No one. We currently teach to pass tests that don’t actually mean anything once you finish school. That’s stupid.
Let teachers teach what they want to teach, let students learn what interests them and all the while aim them towards possible careers.
Grades 1-5 should be basics. Introduction to life, reading, writing, winning, losing. Introduction to music, art, drama. No more everyone participates and no one loses. That isn’t real life and it sets kids up for frustration when they do lose. Life isn’t all about winning, so don’t pretend they’ll be fine the whole time.
Grades 6-8 will be more specialized, where students can start to explore subjects that interest them. They still take basics in English, Science, Math and history, but there is also time for introductions to criminal justice, education, nursing. A taste of the possibilities that the future holds.
High school will be training for college. You take the rest of your basics and start focusing on your interests. You want to teach? Take classes on education, get practice in a third grade classroom as a teachers aide. Interning offers a good glimpse into what the actual job you want entails and if it’s truly something you want to do.
Volunteering with different non profit organizations will be offered. Find out if a student has a knack for counseling, advocating or just comforting.
We will add drivers education back into the curriculum, as a Sophomore or Junior level class. Everyone has to take it. Everyone will be driving, so make sure they learn all the actual rules.
Senior year will be aimed more towards furthering your education or moving on as a productive member of society.
I’m leaving out a lot. This is just a quick blueprint. I have ideas towards paying for college degrees for signing teaching contracts, or contracts with the city. I’ll get into that all later!