Companies Investing In Schools...
I know that select companies do provide scholarships, grants, fellowships and other financial assistance to higher education institutions, but I do not believe (at least on a wide scale), that this exists at the high school level. Perhaps, if some of the revolutionary technology companies donated more computers and technology this could help to dramatically offset the costs to school districts.
I think about my local school district and its budget shortfalls. I do understand that some businesses are trying their best to stay afloat, but what about those companies who are still thriving? I often think of oil companies and their billion dollar profits. I wonder, how much of that goes back into our communitites to provide better education and resources for our children. I mean, doesn't an investment in our children mean an investment in our society's future?
I wonder why it is that the majority of companies don't invest in K-12 institutions. I understand the need to train and prepare college students, but think of the many kids whose lives might be changed if perhaps programs, courses, etc. are offered at the K-12 level.
What do you think?
You are totally right! I remember when I was in H.S and only having to take a computer course as a requirement. This computer course only taught me how to type without having to look at my keyboard. I don't ever recall any other kind of technology being used in the classes besides a TV and a huge projector (one of those that only shows the transparency paper). It's such a shame that the district keeps cutting back on the things that are truly needed to help students succeed.
ReplyDeleteI think its a great idea for companies especially technology companies to donate more to public k-12 schools. Most large thriving companies do get alot of tax breaks and plus they get a lot of business from local school districts cross the nation. The problem I think we run into is that companies tend to be more market focus than charity focus. they want to capitize on profit instead of truly giving back to the local communities. Don't get me wrong, I am aware of the fact that most to all companies have a charity division that gives out funding to local business, but for most of these companies that amount that they five out is much less than 1% of the total profit they made from being in that community.
ReplyDeleteMy main hope is that somehow school districts and companies can establish a better partnership where the companies are truly investing in the schools and the schools are producing future innovators and contributors