摘要:
This thesis explores all three levels of government with particular emphasis on addressing racial equality, efficient spending, and empowerment at the local level. It is of the utmost importance to address the improvement of public education policy if the United States intends on preserving its democratic values. Each chapter analyzes specific policies and compares how these policies are best handled from federal to local governance. This assessment is conducted by reviewing existing literature and policies that contain second or third order of effects and outlier examples that emphasize legislative tendencies that appear to succeed when contrasted to ineffective legislation. Conclusions on each level of government provide final thoughts on whether or not historical policies are effective with supporting quantitative data. Additionally, the interpretation of policies within each level of government devise a roadmap for future policy suggestions and corrective actions that can achieve desired standards. Overall, this thesis asserts that while an easy solution does not exist for improving the academic success of K-12 students, progress can be attained within the United States if greater power is transferred to state and local governments. Decentralizing education cannot be tied to either side of the political spectrum; various Democrat and Republican Presidents have either advocated support or its dismantling.