Addressing the Education Problem in the System of Federalism

Federalism gives the executive government its power and allows the states to run their own education systems. Federalism enables local people to retain their pride, traditions, and power in their academic institutions while allowing the central government to handle common problems (Bruns, Fimer & Patrinos 12). Solving the education problem require the environment that is dedicated to quality, promotes efficiency and provides for participative decision-making. The education problem should be addressed at the state level because decentralization of education ensures democracy, improve efficiency and enhance the quality of schooling.

The primary principle of education in the Unites States is to ensure that democracy prevails in all institutions of learning. Educational stakeholders should be allowed to participate in administrative decision making in managing the systems of education. The central government cannot provide a forum where all concerned stakeholders can contribute in making critical decisions. The problem of education should be decentralized to the states since they can let involvement of parents, students, teachers and funders in decision-making. Another potential benefit of decentralization is improved efficiency, which arises from increased accountability (Bruns, Fimer & Patrinos 24). The services provided by the education system match with the needs and desires of the local people. Educational administrators at the local level understand the exact needs of the public; they design educational curricula and systems that have the potential of meeting the utility of the public. The relevance of education systems enhances the quality of knowledge and skills that the citizens acquire (Bruns, Fimer & Patrinos 19). The United States is the best example illustrating the benefits of education decentralization in addressing the education system as it observes the democratic principles in administration.  

Decentralization of education to the state level is the best way through which the education problem can be solved. Decentralization of education ensures democracy, efficiency and quality, which are crucial elements in resolving the education problem.    

Works Cited

Bruns, Barbara, Deon Filmer, and Harry A. Patrinos. Making Schools Work: New Evidence on Accountability Reforms. Washington D.C: World Bank, 2011. Print.