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Argumentative Essay: Life Inside Detroit Public Schools

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Have the government forgot about the Detroit public schools? Public schools of Detroit are under very poor condition; Spain Elementary/Middle School is an example of this misfortune. This particular school is facing problems such as, missing books, unavailability to use the gymnasium as well playground, or missing out on music lessons due the lack of terminating the musician teacher. This mistreat is highly noticeable by the parents as well as the stuff. However, the government is not doing anything to face this society problem. It seems that the norm of schooling conditions is not equal throughout the rest of the country.
To start off, Detroit public schools are educational wise lowest in the country. “Detroit 's 2010 high school graduation …show more content…

Spain Elementary/Middle School in Detroit is facing an issue of missing a musician teacher. As shown in the video, “Life Inside Detroit Public Schools” the school has all the necessary accessories to have a music class or even a legitimate band. Even though it’s an extracurricular, developing student’s early interests is beneficial for youth’s future. “Being on a team, in an orchestra, or in the cast of a play typically involves being a member of a general category (e.g., soccer player, percussionist), and participants are typically given specific roles to fulfill. These experiences promote the values of universalism and specificity (respectively).” (XXX) With this in mind, Spain Elementary School unviability usage of the gymnasium also is also a huge disadvantage. While the youth develop some kind of athletic, sport, or an art interest, it can help them stay away from trouble. “School extracurricular activities such as athletics, fine arts, and vocational and academic subject clubs have been identified as a vital developmental context for American youth, with participation in such activities often viewed as an important strategy to protect youth from engaging in a variety of risk behaviors.” (Jiang,

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