The term “resources” is generally defined materials and any other assets that could be transformed to become a source of benefits. In the world of imparting knowledge and skills, educational resources are very essential. These resources expedite the learning process in schools, and they facilitate the flow of knowledge and skills from one to another. Thus, providing ample educational resources for schools should of the utmost importance to educators and other education stakeholders.
There are many ways that educational resources for schools could be provided. The most common way is through the local and national governments. Most national governments allot a large chunk of their national budgets for education. These governments are usually mandated by their constitution to guarantee the rights of the every person to gain equal access to quality education. Thus, a huge amount of money is spent by national governments to enforce this legal guarantee. A large part of the education budget is often spent on teachers’ salaries, construction and maintenance of school building and purchase of educational equipment as well as on other academic activities. However, only public schools get a large part of the national education budget, with some private schools getting a small chunk of the money pie.
Educational resources for schools could also be provided by the private sector. There are many places in which help from private sectors or even capitalists are need in order to expedite the education process in the location. The national government may have enough funding only to maintain a few public schools, but not enough to cover all students. As a result, private schools have been proliferating around the world. These schools could offer and provide better equipment and facilities better than public schools. But their high rates are sometimes too high for poor people to afford.
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