The Most Important Education Issues Today

Lauren Slocum
Updated May 25, 2022 23.1K votes 2.9K voters 58.8K views
Voting Rules
Vote up the education issues you care about most deeply. Vote down the issues you don't think are problems.

Educational issues are a hot topic of debate across America and worldwide. Our school systems are in a constant state of flux and reform, so there is never a shortage of delicate, complex issues worthy of discussion and debate. Providing solid education - from Kindergarten to college - is obviously vital for the future. A well-informed populace is necessary to move humanity forward in terms of social progress, technology, medicine, and more. This is often why education policy issues tend to trigger passionate arguments. We all have an investment in the future, and we all want children and young adults to receive the best educational opportunities possible. 

Some problems with education reflect current political issues and social issues, with problems like income inequality, gender divides, and civil rights issues bleeding into our school systems. The ongoing gun debate affects school safety. The rising cost of higher education shows the increasing class divide in America. Even though parents, students, faculty, and political parties can't agree on how to fix these current problems, we can all agree that reforms around safety, testing, and funding are necessary as we race toward a more technologically-advanced and populated economy. 

What's wrong with education programs today? Which issues need to be tackled immediately? On-campus safety issues? Bullying? Loan-forgiveness? Below is a list of issues surrounding education in America. Vote up the issues you find the most important and urgent. 

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  • School Safety
    1

    School Safety

    921 votes

    There have been 290 school shootings since 2013 and issues like sexual violence and aggressive bullying also plague classrooms everywhere. While Congress works to pass legislation protecting the nation's students, some feel regulations are not strict enough. How can educational programs work to combat such acts?

  • Rising Cost Of Higher Education
    2

    Rising Cost Of Higher Education

    825 votes

    Since 1988, the cost of college has risen 163 percent. Is college really feasible for the average person anymore? What can we do to curb costs and make higher education more accessible?

  • Government Spending On Education
    3

    Government Spending On Education

    672 votes

    With the threat of massive cuts to education spending on the rise, should the government be putting more money into schools? Or are educational cuts reasonable if government money is needed elsewhere? 

  • Teacher Wage Increases
    4

    Teacher Wage Increases

    763 votes

    Teacher walk-outs and protests around weak wage increases have been dominating east coast school districts. With the rising responsibility on campus to teach multiple subjects, what should wage increases look like for teachers nationwide?

  • Physical Education/Recess
    5

    Physical Education/Recess

    679 votes

    Many modern day factors play a role in the importance of physical education. Child obesity, modern technology, and urban environments are all relevant. But should P.E. be a standardized practice among all kids?

  • Bullying
    6

    Bullying

    825 votes

    Are we doing enough to combat bullying? And how effectively is it addressed in the classroom?