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PRO

  • PRO

    I gave you stats about the number of students who have...

    Mobile phone should be allowed to school. .

    I gave you stats about the number of students who have disabilities or learning disadvantages. Your premise is that all children learn the same via one teacher, And that premise is clearly false. You also stated. " might start browsing irrelevant, " There are very very easy ways to limit what a student can do on the phone while in school. Applications, Force connection to a local network that has filters, Etc. There are also rules the school can put in place where the technology is limited for access during certain periods of the day. I gave you stats and logic, And you have given speculation and conjecture. Your position is not supported.

  • PRO

    If someone wore something that wasn't good enough they...

    Uniforms should't exist

    If someone wore something that wasn't good enough they could get bullied. It also doesn't make people feel left out.

    • https://www.debate.org/debates/Uniforms-shouldt-exist/1/
    • score
      BM25 score: 12.39
      school: 0.46
      sourceText: 0.46 (boost 0.20, idf 1.32, tfNorm 1.73)
      sum: 5.24 (product 3.35, product 1.89)
      uniforms: 11.94
      conclusion: 10.05 (boost 1.50, idf 6.00, tfNorm 1.12)
      sourceText: 1.89 (boost 0.20, idf 4.87, tfNorm 1.94)
  • PRO

    this is an important subject to discuss about because...

    should we wear uniforms or not

    this is an important subject to discuss about because there are many pros than con. i really think that wearing uniform is appropriate because it will show that everyone is equal to each other and no one will boast about who is more rich than the other person.

    • https://www.debate.org/debates/should-we-wear-uniforms-or-not/1/
    • score
      BM25 score: 12.31
      school: 0.38
      sourceText: 0.38 (boost 0.20, idf 1.32, tfNorm 1.42)
      sum: 5.24 (product 3.35, product 1.89)
      uniforms: 11.94
      conclusion: 10.05 (boost 1.50, idf 6.00, tfNorm 1.12)
      sourceText: 1.89 (boost 0.20, idf 4.87, tfNorm 1.94)
  • PRO

    When it comes to making the school year last throughout...

    Changing the school year to all year

    When it comes to making the school year last throughout the entire year, I would have to support the movement to do so. In colonial times, the only reason students did not have to atten school during the Summer was so that they could help their family with the farm. Now that our entire country runs off of industry, virtually none of our students still live on a farm. Therefore, there is no economic incentive to keep the Summer break. Not to mention the educational benefits for students and opportunities for teachers. Teachers are given a criteria that they must teach their students by the end of the year. Often they struggle to teach it all if they ever do. So giving teachers this extra time to present and teach the students the information would highly benefit everyone and our future generations.

  • PRO

    school uniform should it be worn in all schools because...

    Should School Uniform Be Worn In All Schools SJS

    school uniform should it be worn in all schools because if they don't have it they could get bulliedbut if they do then they wont will thay

  • PRO

    Many studies show that simply listening to classical...

    Public Schools Should not Fund School Bands.

    Many schools are already cutting band due to severe budget cuts across the United States and many more are seriously considering doing so. I thought this was widely known. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][etc] So while bands aren't always necessarily the first to go, they fit in the category of school sports, which are also facing school budget cuts.[9] Yes chess clubs, those are the projects sucking up so much school money. Do you know how much a chess board costs? Do you think schools have their chess players playing with hand carved diamond Rooks and Knights? A typical chessboard at a school costs less than 10$.[10] Decent instruments cost hundreds of dollars. Band is being cut all across the nation due to severe budget cuts along with clubs and athletics. In order to provide for better solid academic courses, band has to go. Again the Federal government funds almost 10% of public education spending, yet my opponent says that band will be able to stay in the event the federal government cuts their funding, despite the fact that many schools have been forced to cut band, athletics, clubs, and even solid academic courses. The fact that students enjoy band is irrelevant. There is no money to pay for it and still be able to fund academic courses in the cases of most schools in the nation. Many studies show that simply listening to classical music constantly can increase your IQ several points. [11][12][13] Simply listening to classical music can increase one's IQ has many as several points. Students who love music, such as is the case with students who participate in band, will not have any negative intelligence consequences since: 1. They can listen to music in their spare time which does make students more intelligent 2. They can play music in their spare time with their own funds and borrow from others Students can play music in their free time as well. Either by renting an instrument, borrowing one, or buying one. There are few people who are so dirt poor they are not able to get their hands on an instrument. And again, you said schools do not fund all the costs of a band, meaning you claim that bands are somewhat self sufficient and able to get a hold of instruments without necessarily needing funding. Many extracurricular programs would look good on your college application. But you miss the point. Public spending recieves 10% of it's budget from the U.S. government, which is a blatant violation of the United States Constitution since Article 1 Section 8 does not list public schools as a legitimate project for the U.S. government to fund.[14] Public schools across the country are already cutting bands despite this contribution on behalf of the U.S. taxpayer. If the U.S. Constitution was upheld the U.S. government would not fund public schools forcing public schools to go without 10% of their budget. This would effectively vaporize the existence of most school bands at public schools. Article 1 Section 8 states what the Federal Government has the right to fund. Whatever is not listed in Article 1 Section 8 is not allowed to be funded by the Federal Government.[14] The U.S. government unconstitutionally funds 10% public school spending, which in turn fund school band. With many schools cutting or seriously considering cutting band, if the U.S. government stopped unconstitutionally funding public schools completely, forcing public schools to go without 10%, nearly all school bands across the U.S. would undoubtedly vanish. In conclusion 1. Due to severe budget cuts many schools are already cutting or considering to cut band as well as athletics, my opponents fallback. 2. Article 1 Section 8 of the United States Constitution clearly and vividly states what the U.S. government has the right to spend U.S. taxes on. The U.S. Government spends 10% on public schools. Public schools are not listed in Article 1 Section 8, much less extracurricular activities for public schools, much less band. Therefore as long as public schools use federal funds to fund projects such as band and knowing very well that the existence of band in every other public school that hasn't already had band cut, literally hinges on the fact that the U.S. government unconstitutionally funds public schools, school bands at public schools have no right to exist. 3. The Federal government funds almost 10% of public education spending. [15] With many schools already cutting or considering to cut band and other extracurricular activities, there is not a snowballs chance in hell that band would last if the Federal government cut that funding. Vote Pro [1] http://www.signonsandiego.com... (Music is cut in school due to budget cuts) [2] http://www.theindychannel.com... (Music is cut in school due to budget cuts) [3] http://www.weac.org... (Music is cut in school due to budget cuts) [4] http://napavalleyregister.com...(School fears they will have to cut music to budget cuts) [5] http://losangeles.cbslocal.com... (Music is cut in school due to budget cuts) [6] http://www.startribune.com... (Music is cut in school due to budget cuts) [7] http://wellesley.patch.com... (School fears they will have to cut music due to budget cuts) [8] http://www.wkyt.com... (Music program crippled after school budget cuts) [9] http://www.eduinreview.com... (Schools fear they will have to cut athletics due to budget cuts) [10] http://www.thechessstore.com... (The cost of a typical plastic chessboard) [11] http://www.geniusintelligence.com... (listening to classical music will increase your IQ) [12] http://www.peakgenius.com... (listening to classical music will increase your IQ) [13] http://lrs.ed.uiuc.edu... (listening to classical music will increase your IQ) [14] http://www.usconstitution.net... (Article 1 Section 8 of the United States Constitution) [15] http://www2.ed.gov... (U.S. government contributes nearly 10% to public schooling. Fact 4)

  • PRO

    For example, if I make my point in one to two pages, why...

    Reasons why I dislike school

    Setting word limits are stupid. For example, if I make my point in one to two pages, why are you forcing me to write 5 pages of something I already made my point on in much less writing. This is made especially bad if you're given a certain topic. For example, I have to write a 10 page essay on why infused jazz music has mad music rise back up. Basically, if I've made my point, let me just turn my essay in, don't set limits. Speaking of certain topics, why would you give them. There's a very likely chance that one person, at least, will not know the topic. Something else that I don't like is the fact that some of the stuff you learn in school will more likely become irrelevant to you in the future. Something else I dislike is the fact that some teachers either don't do their best at teaching their students, and some teachers won't teach much. Something that I never understood was the fact that you had to wear a P.E. uniform in P.E. What's the point, is it because its better than wearing jeans and a T-shirt. The only thing that you would have to wear a P.E. uniform is if you were wearing a skirt or a dress, or something. I'd rather wear the clothes I'm wearing to For example, if I make my point in one to two pages, why are you forcing me to write 5 pages of something I already made my point on in much less writing. This is made especially bad if you're given a certain topic. For example, I have to write a 10 page essay on why infused jazz music has mad music rise back up. Basically, if I've made my point, let me just turn my essay in, don't set limits. Speaking of certain topics, why would you give them. There's a very likely chance that one person, at least, will not know the topic. Something else that I don't like is the fact that some of the stuff you learn in school will more likely become irrelevant to you in the future. Something else I dislike is the fact that some teachers either don't do their best at teaching their students, and some teachers won't teach much. Something that I never understood was the fact that you had to wear a P.E. uniform in P.E. What's the point, is it because its better than wearing jeans and a T-shirt. The only thing that you would have to wear a P.E. uniform is if you were wearing a skirt or a dress, or something. I'd rather wear the clothes I'm wearing to There's a very likely chance that one person, at least, will not know the topic. Something else that I don't like is the fact that some of the stuff you learn in school will more likely become irrelevant to you in the future. Something else I dislike is the fact that some teachers either don't do their best at teaching their students, and some teachers won't teach much. Something that I never understood was the fact that you had to wear a P.E. uniform in P.E. What's the point, is it because its better than wearing jeans and a T-shirt. The only thing that you would have to wear a P.E. uniform is if you were wearing a skirt or a dress, or something. I'd rather wear the clothes I'm wearing to school, instead of paying money for clothes that I'm going to use for about a hour at a time.

  • PRO

    Those parents who send their kids to private schools must...

    School Vouchers are the shizz!!!

    - Rich parents have a choice of schools for their kids; poor parents should have the same choice. - Competition between schools is increased, leading to greater efficiency and results in all schools. - Private schools have a better history of getting results in teaching information and values than public schools. - Those parents who send their kids to private schools must in effect pay twice; i.e. their taxes pay for public schools that their children don't even attend. - Providing private school access to everyone will increase diversity. - The parent makes the choice between religious or non-religious schooling; thus, the government isn't imposing religion. - No Child Left Behind surely is not working.

  • PRO

    It is in blatant violation of the U.S. constitution. ......

    Public Schools Should not Fund School Bands.

    Extracurricular activities are hobbies. An activity or interest pursued outside one's regular occupation and engaged in primarily for pleasure. [1] Some schools have debate clubs, robotics clubs, political clubs, track, basketball, etc. These are all hobbies. All of the other extracurricular activities/hobbies should also have their funding cut on the same basis in order to provide for the improvement of solid academic courses. The Federal Government also funds nearly 10% of the budget of public schooling.[2] The schools use that money to fund extracurricular activities such as band. Artcile 1 Section 8 of the U.S. constitution states what the Federal Government has the right to fund. [3] As long as the U.S. government funds public schools in such a large amount the public school certainly doesn't have the right to fund school bands. It is in blatant violation of the U.S. constitution. If the Federal government cut the funding it gave to schools, which amounts to nearly 10%, I can gurantee you that band will be one of the first to go. Band has no buisness being funded. My opponent states that schools don't even put forth all the funding for a band. My response is that then there shouldn't be a large negative consequence to the school bands. If bands end up being entirely self-sufficient then good for them. But so far they need federal funding which the U.S. constitution does not allow for. If music helps students brain develop there is nothing stopping them from playing or listening to music. They can listen to music in their free time. There are many ridiculous scholarships out there. There are scholarships for just about every talent, ability, etc ever concieved, and organizations are willing to provide tens of thousands of dollars for them.[4] Promoting Veganism = $10,000 Making a prom dress out of duct tape = $6,000 Using a skateboard = $5,000 I don't think the federal government should be using tax dollars to fund skateboard lessons simply because there are scholarships out there for it. The pay for a musician is good, but it is very hard to become one more than it is to become an engineer if you take the proper courses. That is why most of the top schools in the country support engineering which require mathematics and science. [5] These schools include; Massachusets Institute of Technology Stanford Universtiy University of California-Berkeley Harvard University Princeton University And while there are good schools that offer music, they usually specialize in other career paths. Rochester for instance is ranked as having the best music school, however, Rochester is known for its psychology, engineering, economic, and biology programs. [6] In conclusion 1. As long as the federal goverment gives a substantial amount of funding to public schools, public schools have no constitutional right to fund school bands. 2. There are many valuable scholarships offered for a variety of useless talents, it doesn't mean the federal government should fund classes for those "talents" as well 3. It is much more promising to go forth with a career in science or mathematics, and with those classes being cut, band should be cut instead to fund those solid academic courses. Seeing that more schools and scholarships appeal to students who have strong backgrounds in mathematics and science, those courses should come first rather than band. [1] http://www.thefreedictionary.com... (Definition of the word "hobby") [2] http://www2.ed.gov... (The Federal Government funds over 8% of public school spending, see fact 4) [3] http://www.usconstitution.net... (Article 1 Section 8 of the United States Constitution) [4] http://www.collegedegree.com... (Various scholarships for various talents) [5] http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com... (List of top engineering schools) [6] http://en.wikipedia.org... (shows what the top musical school actually specializes in)

CON

  • CON

    I think this Is a free country and we should do what we...

    Should Students Have To Wear Mandatory Uniforms

    I think this Is a free country and we should do what we want

  • CON

    My opponent failed to post an argument is several rounds.

    Students should be required to wear uniforms in all schools

    My opponent failed to post an argument is several rounds.

  • CON

    The best educated children are those whose parents are...

    Requiring school attendance allows welfare to be the hand-up that it is meant to be, and keep children out of crime.

    Just because students attend school does not mean that they are going to receive a quality education. The best educated children are those whose parents are involved heavily in their school, helping them with their homework, and pushing them to excel1. Without involved parents, students can become just as easily discouraged. There really need to be programs to involve parents more in school, and provide good mentors and role models for students who don't have them. Schools also need to be improved. Just sending kids to school doesn't mean that they are going to learn and be determined to better themselves. Additionally particularly in the third world if children don't have good schools and qualified teachers, then what is the point of going to school? 1 Chavkin, Nancy, and Williams, David (1989), "Low-Income Parents' Attitudes toward Parent Involvemet in Education", Social Welfare, [Accessed July 21, 2011].

  • CON

    Poor grammar once again, as I cannot understand your 1st...

    Children should only have to wear uniform on school event(when vistors come, sports days)

    Poor grammar once again, as I cannot understand your 1st Paragraph. However, with your arguement stating "the money saved will be used to buy school lunches and new uniform for the oldest child." What a poor rebbutal. Every Child's parent has to buy school lunches, mufti or uniform. And it doesn't necessaryily have to be a NEW uniform. Freinds or family may have hand me downs so. I rest my case

  • CON

    My opponent said band should be cut out and students can...

    Public Schools Should not Fund School Bands.

    My opponent said funding band is unconstitutional and said the Federal Government has no right funding band. He got this idea from the Article 1 Section 8 which he said whatever is not listed in the Article is not allowed to be funded. In Article 1 Section 8 (http://www.usconstitution.net......) states what Power the Congress can do. The Federal Goverment does not have the power to fund schools but the State goverment those. Schools are not directly funded by the Federal goverment, the money is given to the States and the States distribute the money umong the distrincts[1]. If it was uncontitutional to fund band, then we would not be having this debate right now. My opponent said band should be cut out and students can just play at home. The consiqusies with playing music on your own time and not having band at school is the fact the student does not have a band to play with. Playing in with a band helps students music skills in ways playing by your self or with a few friends could not do. While playing in the band students have to listen to each other to know how loud or soft to play or what tempo to play. Also, if their no band for a student play for a extracurricular activity, their no chance for the student to list this on their college application. Again from my previous argument, partcipanting in extracurricrlar activties shows colleges that you can manage your time, maintain long time commentment, and show they can make contribution for something[2]. Schools across the country are cutting teachers in order to keep their budgets while making class room sizes larger. If students are having old times in classes because the classes are larger than students can do the same thing my opponent said about playing your instrument home. Students can hire toturs in their spare time and study harder and it could help students prepare for colleges where some classes with over a hundred students. My conclusion for why public schools should fund band is 1. students can recive schoalorships to play in band in college 2. playing an instrument increases people intellengents 3. students can take their musical talents and become an muscian to make their living 4. performing in band makes your college application look better a improve your chances getting into college [1] http://www2.ed.gov...... [2]http://www.collegeboard.com......