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Teaching Politicians Before Service |
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40%
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2 votes,
Feasibility
0%
Originality
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Humour
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The Problem:
A large percentage of the public believes that politicians are out of touch with their constituents. Politicians often appear to be working too much in the present (based on upcoming elections) instead of being more future-minded.
The Social Invention:
Politicians (especially in the U.S.) should be required by a federal law to teach in a public school for one month before they are allowed to run for office. A mentoring system could be set up where the regular teacher allows the would be politician to take over the class for one month. The regular teacher would be available if needed, but not present in the classroom. The future politician would have to follow curriculum standards and be involved in all areas of the educator's job (assignments, lessons, grading/feedback, discipline, communication with administrators and parents, etc.).
This requirement would help the future democratic leader see what future is sitting in the desks, and also help them understand what "regular" folks do in the workplace. An addition to the program could require the politician to work for one week in other areas of society that their lawmaking directly affects. This could be done during times when there governing body is not in session, and it could be a requirement for continued service as an elected official.
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Educator, father, husband, philosopher-scientist
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