Education Reform

verb Declining is a present participle form of the verb decline, which means to become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease or diminish.

adjective Declining can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is decreasing or diminishing in quantity, quality, or importance.

• The declining population growth rate is a cause for concern among policymakers.
• I've noticed a declining interest in traditional sports among the youth.
• The party last night was a total flop, attendance was declining all night.
• Her declining health is like a wilting flower, slowly losing its vibrancy.

noun a school in the United Kingdom for children aged between 5 and 11

adjective relating to or provided by the government for its citizens

• The public school system in this district is funded by taxpayer dollars.
• I went to public school for most of my education.
• Public school is where all the cool kids hang out.
• In the school of life, public school teaches you valuable lessons about diversity and community.

noun excessive belief in the power of scientific knowledge and techniques

• The philosopher criticized the reliance on scientism in the field of ethics.
• Some people think scientism is just using science to explain everything.
• Don't be so caught up in scientism, there are other ways of looking at the world.
• His belief in scientism was like wearing blinders to other forms of knowledge.

adjective describing something that is resistant to becoming obsolete or outdated in the future

• The company invested in future-proof technology to ensure long-term success.
• I made sure to future-proof my phone by purchasing the latest model.
• I'm all about future-proofing my career by constantly learning new skills.
• She believed that investing in education was a way to future-proof her mind against ignorance.

noun a publicly funded school that operates independently of the established public school system, typically with a specific educational focus or philosophy

• The charter school was established to provide alternative education options for students in the community.
• My cousin attends a charter school and loves the smaller class sizes.
• Charter schools are where it's at for getting a more personalized education.
• The charter school was like a breath of fresh air compared to the traditional public school system.