07-27-2016, 11:46 AM
(07-26-2016, 04:03 PM)bfine32 Wrote: I applaud the proactive approach, but of course some immediate issues come to mind:
As Matt said we'd probably see an influx of History, Political Science, and Criminal Justice Majors where STEM would be ignored.
How long would it take before a population felt cheated because their Primary Education did not prepare them to excel.
(Personal Interest) Folks now can get a free-ride or very close by simply agreeing to give 4-years back to their country; many as Reservists or National Guardsmen. This would be rendered almost a useless route, if "everybody" went for free.
Things I would look at:
Tax breaks for parents in relationship to their kids grades in Public Schools
A tracking system of sorts that would reward teachers on how their ex-students preformed academically at the next level.
Grants given for STEM Majors
Reduced tuition for State Public Universities.
Nothing I really disagree with your post. Just wondering if there is some other sort of public service or government service that would qualify someone for college tuition? I ask because (as some here may know) my son is diabetic and will never qualify for the military. (On a more Personal level), he's devastated by that. Most of the males (and one female) in my family were in the military. Wish there were other options for him, he's a smart and capable kid, he just has that one issue.
Edit: I really like the idea of public service as payment of education. I just think we need to rethink the notion that the military is the only route.
