Democray & Education : The Link

American students arrive at school promptly before the bell. Some slide into their seats just before the teacher turns to the class. That teacher turns to face the future lawyers, farmers, or engineers. The American standard of education promotes a line of equality though the plethora of jobs and opportunities to come from those sleepy eyed children.
Generations of Americans have been educated to a high standard and leave the security of the classroom equipped to battle political and social rhetoric. Citizens in democracies are much more engaged in political and social issues. The United States has put a large emphasis on educating all citizens; in other nations such as Egypt they have not. There are many downfalls to having a lower standard of education. Not only is progress in your nation hindered but literacy and political activism are negatively affected. A distinct riff arises from the varied education levels; the higher educated citizens see themselves as superior to the less or uneducated. In Egypt, the educated citizens have much more control in politics, while the less educated remain aloof opening the doors for corruption and manipulation.
The American standard of education leads to messier corruption. Blanton and easy corruption is eliminated when polices are controlled from varied levels of income, social standings, and education. Corruption still exists but the frequency is much lower than in other nations. Higher emphasis on education creates a more cohesive nation with diverse investors and a strengthened democracy.

Related And Sources:
Egypt Education
http://countrystudies.us/egypt/71.htm
Education provided backbone to stablilitize Argentina's democracy
http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/03/want-a-stronger-democracy-invest-in-education/
Linking Education and Democracy

DEMOCRACY AND EDUCATION by John Dewey
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/852/852-h/852-h.htm