This section lays out the basic legislative framework to sustain this proposed system as well as to give it the flexibility to adapt to the needs of future generations.
Preamble
We the children of the great nation of the United States of America do solemnly proclaim this education system to fit the necessities of the young generations in the contemporary age as means to guarantee readiness of their future careers and conceive a vibrant society.
Article I
Preliminary School
Section 1:
When students enter the system, they start in a preliminary school that will teach fundamental foundational material; the student shall not move forth from this level until he or she achieves sufficient mastery. A quadrennial census conducted by the educational legislature shall determine what constitutes as sufficient fundamental foundational material. Neither standardized, nor conventional multiple choice or short answer testing will measure mastery by more than 15%. This is the only level in which conventional letter grades are permitted, but they are not encouraged.
Section 2:
In this level, individuality, creativity, innovativeness, and curiosity are of the highest priority and must be encouraged. Teachers are obligated to encourage students to discover and start developing their passion.
Section 3:
There shall be, at the minimum, one break per semester that lasts two consecutive weeks, and one break per semester that lasts one consecutive week. After every three consecutive weeks of school, not including weekends, there shall be at least one day of break. No two breaks shall occur within two weeks of each other or within two weeks of the beginning or end of the semester, excluding holidays and election day. The two semesters shall not occur within two weeks of each other.
Article II
Preparatory School
Section 1:
Upon entry into this level, students will engage in an exploratory environment that mimics the real world as determined by a quadrennial census conducted by the educational legislature.
Section 2:
The county district shall decide the amount and type of courses offered by each school, but shall offer some type of all courses listed below at each school. Each school must offer a minimum of twenty courses. Courses may not be repeated unless the student fails the course. All courses shall be one semester long.
*-required
English:
Grammar*
Literature Composition*
Math:
Applied Mathematics*
Tax Calculation*
Science:
Biology*
Chemistry*
Physics*
Social Studies:
World History*
Economics*
United States Government*
Arts:
General Music*
Communicative Arts*
Section 3:
To allow for flexibility and individuality, each school will have group-based directed studies courses and individual directed studies courses which will be created and enforced by the individual school itself, and the individual student respectively. There must be sufficient resources available for students in each directed study curriculum as determined by a quadrennial census conducted by the educational legislature.
Section 4:
Unless any school shall require more, all students are required to take a minimum of four courses per semester.
Section 5:
There shall be, at the minimum, one break per semester that lasts two consecutive weeks, and one break per semester that lasts one consecutive week. After every three consecutive weeks of school, not including weekends, there shall be at least one day of break. No two breaks shall occur within two weeks of each other or within two weeks of the beginning or end of the semester, excluding holidays and election day. The two semesters shall not occur within two weeks of each other.
Section 6:
When a student has reached their last school year in this level, they will complete a diploma project that supposedly demonstrates the student’s highest capacity. Once completed, a diploma is awarded to the project itself. No student may have more than one diploma awarded to a single project or multiple projects, or have a single diploma awarded to multiple projects. By doing this, it means that there can be infinitely many different diplomas which will eliminate the risk of educational inflation as more students achieve them.
Article III
College
Section 1:
This level will further build upon the student’s areas of interest. No school in this level shall impose any required courses upon any student unless it is a prerequisite. The tuition in a college must be consistent among all students regardless of the number of courses taken within one school year.
Section 2:
When a student has reached their last school year in this level, they will complete a degree project that supposedly demonstrates the student’s highest capacity. Once completed, a degree is awarded to the project itself. No student may have more than one degree awarded to a single project or multiple projects, or have a single degree awarded to multiple projects. By doing this, it means that there can be infinitely many different degrees which will eliminate the risk of educational inflation as more students achieve them.
Article IV
The Educational Government
Section 1:
In order to successfully adapt to the demands of the real world, a governmental system will be introduced with this document being the supreme law of the land under the Constitution of the United States of America. Much like the national government, this will be split into three branches.
Section 2: Executive:
The purpose of this branch is to execute all policies created and or modified by the legislature which will include school staff and teachers. The primary power of execution in this branch will be given to the President of Education, and shall recommend measures necessary for any achievement. With the advice and consent of the Educational Legislature, he or she shall make any action necessary and proper as long as it follows this constitution. This person shall be of thirty years of age or greater, be a citizen of the United States of America, be a resident of the United States of America, and have experienced education in the United States of America for at least five years. He or she will be at first elected by a group of representatives made up primarily of experts in education, as decided by the states, and then approved by the president of the United States of America the day after the inauguration of a new president or the re-inauguration of the current president. A single person may not serve for more than two four-year terms, or more than ten years. Upon entering office, the President of Education shall recite this oath:
I, (insert full legal name here), by taking this office, do solemnly swear to assist the children of the United States of America as they learn, grow, and develop by protecting their curiosity, innovative capacity, creativity, and individuality. All decisions I make while in office shall be for the greater good of the nation’s children and future.
In case the President is unable to serve or is convicted of treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors, the President of the United States of America shall appoint a new or temporary president depending on the circumstances.
He or she shall, with the Advice and Consent of the educational legislature, appoint ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, and judges of the Educational Supreme Court. They shall also fill vacancies in any branch of the educational government. He or she can call sessions of the legislature if necessary.
The president of education shall not receive anything other than a bimonthly payment for their duties which may not be increased or diminished during the time of their appointment.
Section 3: Judicial:
The primary judicial power will be given to the Educational Supreme Court. This court will consist of nine justices, all of which shall be appointed by the Educational President, and may not serve past the age of seventy-five. No justice shall receive anything other than a bimonthly payment for their duties which may not be increased or diminished during the time of their appointment.
All courts will settle any legal dispute that falls under this constitution. However, if the dispute also falls under the Constitution of the United States of America, it will go to the Supreme Court of the United States of America. The Educational Supreme Court shall choose to hear a given case, but must hear eighty percent of all cases given to them in a year. If they choose to hear a case, they must select a hearing date within two months of receiving the case. If the Educational Supreme Court ever decides to have original jurisdiction over a case, they must cite a specific section or clause in this document in order for the jurisdiction to be valid.
Section 4: Legislative:
The legislature will have one house: The Representative's House, based off the congressional districts. All members should have attained thirty years of age, live in the district they represent, and have experienced education in the United States for at least five years. A representative will be appointed by the mayors of the cities inside each congressional district. The members of the house will choose their speaker and other officers. The only job of the legislature, other than jobs previously stated, is to create and pass bills. Once passed, a bill will go to the President of Education who will either sign or veto the bill. He or she must choose one of the two actions within one month of receiving the bill. If the president does not sign or veto the bill within one month, the bill will go back to the legislature. This can happen two times at most until the bill dies. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote.
The educational legislature shall conduct a quadrennial census of the people of the United States to determine what specific information most people know, and what information is necessary for survival in the real world, which shall be regarded as the fundamental foundational material.
No representative shall receive anything other than a bimonthly payment for their duties which may not be increased or diminished during the time of their appointment.
Article V
The Amendment and Adaptation Process
Section 1:
With all concerns towards the potential adjustments necessary to make this document more flexible and in accordance with future time periods under which the document is expected to persist in authority, an amendment process must be adopted to suit the need of any unpredictable situation in prospect as means to ensure that the prosperity can still be benefited under the same document that endowed the present generation with respective opportunities.
The amendment process is to be organized to encompass the tasks of both the executive and legislative branches; furthermore, the judicial branch, with its solemn obligation to measure the constitutionality and the moral nature of the amendment proposed, should issue decrees disabling the amendment proceeding if the proposed adjustment is interpreted to have violated the fundamental creed of either the Constitution of the United States.
Section 2: Specific Procedures: Amendment Process in Debrief:
The most original phase of the amendment can be derived from various sources, regardless of the age and experience of the individual who drafted the proposal. All proposals must be considered preliminarily by the local department associated with the legislative branch or assemblies through the examination of individuals with tremendous analysis and experience in education(experts).
The legislature shall revise the bill to clear off any element of irrelevance, debate over its various facets, and reach to a consensus concerning the final product of the amendment.
With the agreement established, the legislature shall cast their vote on the amendment proposed. With concern towards the interest of the minority, no bill shall be formally proposed without three-fifths of the votes. If any legislator argued strongly against the decision, a filibuster limited to five hours is allowed. When casting the deciding vote regarding the authorization of the new amendment, adoption by a slight majority should always be prevented against. On the other hand, the stance of the minority, which might present forth a far convincing argument about their stance, should be given opportunities to question the majority and initiate debate to contest their respective viewpoints.
After the bill is formally proposed, selected student representatives (aged fifteen or older) from all districts the nation shall be informed of the tiding and reach an agreement over whether the document is applicable to their school environments in local conference. This is designed to encourage students who aspire to involve in politic to participate in the actual decision making process in a relatively early age, apart from having the voice of the recipient heard. Nevertheless, with all concern towards the inexperience and potential incompetency of the youth group, their stance on a given amendment shall be put into consideration.
A national conference comprised of scholars, prominent intellectuals, important figures representing various curriculums offered in a typical school shall participate in a national assembly that take place in four separate assemblies. The delegates shall have vigorous discussion over the amendment two weeks before casting their final vote.
On the day of the ballot, all delegates must swear an oath promising to exercise their duty with just by casting their ballot based on the interest of the nation’s youths before proceeding to the actual voting stadium. Two-third of the votes is required to ratify the proposed amendment.
With the amendment ratified, it goes to the executive for approval by the president of education, if he vetoes against the bill, the legislature and the assembly of delegates together are granted the right to override the presidential veto by two-third-three-fourth (disputed) of the votes.
With the amendment approved by the president of education, the amendment shall, with the full force of legality, be implemented in the education system hereafter.
Preamble
We the children of the great nation of the United States of America do solemnly proclaim this education system to fit the necessities of the young generations in the contemporary age as means to guarantee readiness of their future careers and conceive a vibrant society.
Article I
Preliminary School
Section 1:
When students enter the system, they start in a preliminary school that will teach fundamental foundational material; the student shall not move forth from this level until he or she achieves sufficient mastery. A quadrennial census conducted by the educational legislature shall determine what constitutes as sufficient fundamental foundational material. Neither standardized, nor conventional multiple choice or short answer testing will measure mastery by more than 15%. This is the only level in which conventional letter grades are permitted, but they are not encouraged.
Section 2:
In this level, individuality, creativity, innovativeness, and curiosity are of the highest priority and must be encouraged. Teachers are obligated to encourage students to discover and start developing their passion.
Section 3:
There shall be, at the minimum, one break per semester that lasts two consecutive weeks, and one break per semester that lasts one consecutive week. After every three consecutive weeks of school, not including weekends, there shall be at least one day of break. No two breaks shall occur within two weeks of each other or within two weeks of the beginning or end of the semester, excluding holidays and election day. The two semesters shall not occur within two weeks of each other.
Article II
Preparatory School
Section 1:
Upon entry into this level, students will engage in an exploratory environment that mimics the real world as determined by a quadrennial census conducted by the educational legislature.
Section 2:
The county district shall decide the amount and type of courses offered by each school, but shall offer some type of all courses listed below at each school. Each school must offer a minimum of twenty courses. Courses may not be repeated unless the student fails the course. All courses shall be one semester long.
*-required
English:
Grammar*
Literature Composition*
Math:
Applied Mathematics*
Tax Calculation*
Science:
Biology*
Chemistry*
Physics*
Social Studies:
World History*
Economics*
United States Government*
Arts:
General Music*
Communicative Arts*
Section 3:
To allow for flexibility and individuality, each school will have group-based directed studies courses and individual directed studies courses which will be created and enforced by the individual school itself, and the individual student respectively. There must be sufficient resources available for students in each directed study curriculum as determined by a quadrennial census conducted by the educational legislature.
Section 4:
Unless any school shall require more, all students are required to take a minimum of four courses per semester.
Section 5:
There shall be, at the minimum, one break per semester that lasts two consecutive weeks, and one break per semester that lasts one consecutive week. After every three consecutive weeks of school, not including weekends, there shall be at least one day of break. No two breaks shall occur within two weeks of each other or within two weeks of the beginning or end of the semester, excluding holidays and election day. The two semesters shall not occur within two weeks of each other.
Section 6:
When a student has reached their last school year in this level, they will complete a diploma project that supposedly demonstrates the student’s highest capacity. Once completed, a diploma is awarded to the project itself. No student may have more than one diploma awarded to a single project or multiple projects, or have a single diploma awarded to multiple projects. By doing this, it means that there can be infinitely many different diplomas which will eliminate the risk of educational inflation as more students achieve them.
Article III
College
Section 1:
This level will further build upon the student’s areas of interest. No school in this level shall impose any required courses upon any student unless it is a prerequisite. The tuition in a college must be consistent among all students regardless of the number of courses taken within one school year.
Section 2:
When a student has reached their last school year in this level, they will complete a degree project that supposedly demonstrates the student’s highest capacity. Once completed, a degree is awarded to the project itself. No student may have more than one degree awarded to a single project or multiple projects, or have a single degree awarded to multiple projects. By doing this, it means that there can be infinitely many different degrees which will eliminate the risk of educational inflation as more students achieve them.
Article IV
The Educational Government
Section 1:
In order to successfully adapt to the demands of the real world, a governmental system will be introduced with this document being the supreme law of the land under the Constitution of the United States of America. Much like the national government, this will be split into three branches.
Section 2: Executive:
The purpose of this branch is to execute all policies created and or modified by the legislature which will include school staff and teachers. The primary power of execution in this branch will be given to the President of Education, and shall recommend measures necessary for any achievement. With the advice and consent of the Educational Legislature, he or she shall make any action necessary and proper as long as it follows this constitution. This person shall be of thirty years of age or greater, be a citizen of the United States of America, be a resident of the United States of America, and have experienced education in the United States of America for at least five years. He or she will be at first elected by a group of representatives made up primarily of experts in education, as decided by the states, and then approved by the president of the United States of America the day after the inauguration of a new president or the re-inauguration of the current president. A single person may not serve for more than two four-year terms, or more than ten years. Upon entering office, the President of Education shall recite this oath:
I, (insert full legal name here), by taking this office, do solemnly swear to assist the children of the United States of America as they learn, grow, and develop by protecting their curiosity, innovative capacity, creativity, and individuality. All decisions I make while in office shall be for the greater good of the nation’s children and future.
In case the President is unable to serve or is convicted of treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors, the President of the United States of America shall appoint a new or temporary president depending on the circumstances.
He or she shall, with the Advice and Consent of the educational legislature, appoint ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, and judges of the Educational Supreme Court. They shall also fill vacancies in any branch of the educational government. He or she can call sessions of the legislature if necessary.
The president of education shall not receive anything other than a bimonthly payment for their duties which may not be increased or diminished during the time of their appointment.
Section 3: Judicial:
The primary judicial power will be given to the Educational Supreme Court. This court will consist of nine justices, all of which shall be appointed by the Educational President, and may not serve past the age of seventy-five. No justice shall receive anything other than a bimonthly payment for their duties which may not be increased or diminished during the time of their appointment.
All courts will settle any legal dispute that falls under this constitution. However, if the dispute also falls under the Constitution of the United States of America, it will go to the Supreme Court of the United States of America. The Educational Supreme Court shall choose to hear a given case, but must hear eighty percent of all cases given to them in a year. If they choose to hear a case, they must select a hearing date within two months of receiving the case. If the Educational Supreme Court ever decides to have original jurisdiction over a case, they must cite a specific section or clause in this document in order for the jurisdiction to be valid.
Section 4: Legislative:
The legislature will have one house: The Representative's House, based off the congressional districts. All members should have attained thirty years of age, live in the district they represent, and have experienced education in the United States for at least five years. A representative will be appointed by the mayors of the cities inside each congressional district. The members of the house will choose their speaker and other officers. The only job of the legislature, other than jobs previously stated, is to create and pass bills. Once passed, a bill will go to the President of Education who will either sign or veto the bill. He or she must choose one of the two actions within one month of receiving the bill. If the president does not sign or veto the bill within one month, the bill will go back to the legislature. This can happen two times at most until the bill dies. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote.
The educational legislature shall conduct a quadrennial census of the people of the United States to determine what specific information most people know, and what information is necessary for survival in the real world, which shall be regarded as the fundamental foundational material.
No representative shall receive anything other than a bimonthly payment for their duties which may not be increased or diminished during the time of their appointment.
Article V
The Amendment and Adaptation Process
Section 1:
With all concerns towards the potential adjustments necessary to make this document more flexible and in accordance with future time periods under which the document is expected to persist in authority, an amendment process must be adopted to suit the need of any unpredictable situation in prospect as means to ensure that the prosperity can still be benefited under the same document that endowed the present generation with respective opportunities.
The amendment process is to be organized to encompass the tasks of both the executive and legislative branches; furthermore, the judicial branch, with its solemn obligation to measure the constitutionality and the moral nature of the amendment proposed, should issue decrees disabling the amendment proceeding if the proposed adjustment is interpreted to have violated the fundamental creed of either the Constitution of the United States.
Section 2: Specific Procedures: Amendment Process in Debrief:
The most original phase of the amendment can be derived from various sources, regardless of the age and experience of the individual who drafted the proposal. All proposals must be considered preliminarily by the local department associated with the legislative branch or assemblies through the examination of individuals with tremendous analysis and experience in education(experts).
The legislature shall revise the bill to clear off any element of irrelevance, debate over its various facets, and reach to a consensus concerning the final product of the amendment.
With the agreement established, the legislature shall cast their vote on the amendment proposed. With concern towards the interest of the minority, no bill shall be formally proposed without three-fifths of the votes. If any legislator argued strongly against the decision, a filibuster limited to five hours is allowed. When casting the deciding vote regarding the authorization of the new amendment, adoption by a slight majority should always be prevented against. On the other hand, the stance of the minority, which might present forth a far convincing argument about their stance, should be given opportunities to question the majority and initiate debate to contest their respective viewpoints.
After the bill is formally proposed, selected student representatives (aged fifteen or older) from all districts the nation shall be informed of the tiding and reach an agreement over whether the document is applicable to their school environments in local conference. This is designed to encourage students who aspire to involve in politic to participate in the actual decision making process in a relatively early age, apart from having the voice of the recipient heard. Nevertheless, with all concern towards the inexperience and potential incompetency of the youth group, their stance on a given amendment shall be put into consideration.
A national conference comprised of scholars, prominent intellectuals, important figures representing various curriculums offered in a typical school shall participate in a national assembly that take place in four separate assemblies. The delegates shall have vigorous discussion over the amendment two weeks before casting their final vote.
On the day of the ballot, all delegates must swear an oath promising to exercise their duty with just by casting their ballot based on the interest of the nation’s youths before proceeding to the actual voting stadium. Two-third of the votes is required to ratify the proposed amendment.
With the amendment ratified, it goes to the executive for approval by the president of education, if he vetoes against the bill, the legislature and the assembly of delegates together are granted the right to override the presidential veto by two-third-three-fourth (disputed) of the votes.
With the amendment approved by the president of education, the amendment shall, with the full force of legality, be implemented in the education system hereafter.