Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Knowing Our Worth

Philadelphia public schools have been in session for approximately a month now. With the school year proceeding, despite the funding crisis, the standard of what education should be in Philadelphia has been lost. This happens quite often in our world. Something bad will occur and in that moment everyone is passionate about finding a solution, and fixing the problem. However, as time goes on and a solution isn't found, people loose interest. This seems to be the case when it comes to the education funding crisis. Students attend schools everyday that aren't equipped to fit their needs, and even though it is wrong, it continues to happen. It is crucial to the survival of public education that this problem not be accepted. With the acceptance of the issue, comes the worsening of the issue. It is personally disturbing to me that many children do not know how much they deserve the right to an education. It is time we realize our worth as human beings. We should not be given fewer opportunities than anyone else. It comes down to seeing what is wrong, and what is right. The lack of funding and care that public education receives is wrong. So what can we do about it as everyday citizens? We can realize our worth. We can fight for our basic human rights, and we can make sure that no one forgets the injustice that is taking place.

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