How do politics affect education?

Answer 1

The funding for schools is typically determined by political decisions. When the government sets the education budget, they are affecting the ability of the school to deliver education to students at an appropriate level.

In some cases, political units set required curriculum, minimum standards, even banning specific teachings. Some countries have specific laws regarding the teaching of religion, either requiring it or totally banning it.

Answer 2

It depends on society . In more closed societies the curriculum revolves around the ideology or political view dominant in that society. They don't hide this fact. It is obviously stated in their objectives

Answer 3

If you wanted to be a politician mp etc you would have to study politics to gain a qualification, understanding and experience of politics. Not only that but it is also very useful to be aware of what is happening in Parliament for the simple fact that it is your country (or even other countries) suprisingly alot of politics is even traced back to history. If you have an interest for politics it would be very helpful to take an interest of history. (The history of politics eg: Prime-ministors, what they did to make a change differences etc) Also every day life is linked to politics one way or the other because it is Parliament who run the country therefor every school is linked to politics(it is parliament/the Government who decide what does and does not happen with every aspect of the country as well as the education side of it all. Hope this helps :)

Answer 4

Education is affected by politics when the politicians cut or raise funding needed for schools, books, and teachers. In 2012 Wisconsin, GOP voters abrogated existing teacher contracts, while in California the concept of tenure was challenged. Special interest groups in Texas and Kansas also sought to end the constitutionally-mandated separation of church and state, one of the bedrock principles of American democracy.