Education Is The Most Powerful Waepon
Introduction
The level of education that
a person attains is the biggest thing that determines their financial and
professional success in life. Many are held back from opportunities only
because they lack a college degree. In the case study “Basic Education for all”
there is a political discussion surrounding access to free secondary education,
and the ethics of whether education should be not only free but mandatory. The
article presents good ideas on both sides about whether secondary education
should be mandatory, but all sides agree on benefits of higher education and
access to it. In the United States we should take inspiration from the
importance that Kenya has placed on their citizen’s education. Here, our higher
education challenges are due to the high cost of education that discourages new
students from achieving their potential. Since higher education is such an
important factor in determining success, we should have the first two years of
community college available to all for free here in the United States. I’m
writing to you as local government leaders and my fellow parents in the
community because together we can make it happen.
Since education is so important, why doesn’t the federal
government offer free access to the first two years of community college nationwide.
That will allow individuals to acquire valuable skills and credentials without crippling
them with so much debt. Students that are new to college usually are not sure
what they want to study and can easily get discouraged by high education costs.
By investing in tuition-free colleges, societies can foster more education,
stimulate economic growth and equal opportunities for all citizens to thrive. Sam Gluck advocates for the implementation of
free public college education in our country and highlights the personal
struggles of individuals
like Jaclyn, who faced significant financial burdens due to current
college tuition system. Free public college education would mitigate financial
barriers and occupational inequality, stimulate economic growth, and improve
the quality of life for many Americans. In 2006 when I moved to Boston, I enrolled
in college without a strong educational path. I got three classes and because I
could not afford the payment, I was encouraged to take out student loans. I
didn’t realize at the time that it would be a large financial burden and it
took me for ever to pay back. This experience discouraged me from getting back
into school for several years.
If the first two years of college were made accessible to
all, then the benefits would be seen in many areas of the community. It would
lead to a more educated workforce, drive innovation, and economic growth. With
access to higher education, individuals would have opportunities for better, higher
earning jobs that would help reduce income inequality. A more educated person
fosters civic engagement, critical thinking and problem-solving skills leading
to a more informed and active society. If we compare our country with other
ones, we will see the different methods and benefits that brings free college
for all. Martha Sandoval asserts that removing the
barriers of tuition in countries like Germany, Iceland, Kenya, Norway, and Panama enables
their citizens to focus on their studies without the added stress of
accumulating student debt or worrying about covering educational expenses. In the united states California offer one year of free tuition if the student is a full time student. I
think that having the benefits of starting the first two years of college for
free will bless the lives of the students and will bless the cities,
communities and countries with better educated individuals.
The benefits of free
two-year community college that is accessible to all would transform our
community and our country. We need to work together to make this happen by
petitioning our representatives in government to fight for our communities.
Write letters, send emails, post blogs, and do whatever is necessary for us to
transform our children’s future. If education is going to decide our level of
success, then we should rise to the occasion.
