If you've ever tried ordering something or received technical support through telephone communication, you've no doubt had to read a model number to a person on the other end of the line. Many times the number or code would have letters in which you might find yourself saying something like "B as in boy,"  "T as in Tom,"  "C as in Chris,"  etc. Someone else might say "B as in boat,"  "T as in Tina,"  and "C as in car.".

If everyone used the phonetic alphabet in these situations, it would be instantly recognizable, and we would be speaking the same language. I think it would be more useful to teach kids this than the cursive writing style. It’s used by pilots when communicating with air traffic control to help avoid misunderstandings.

Model number: 37FDLK

For example, instead of saying three, seven, F as in Frank, D as in dog, L as in lettuce, K as in  Korea," say three, seven, foxtrot, delta, lima, kilo.”.

In the current state (the United States), the public education system is highly standardized instead of individualized. Each student has different interests, needs, and abilities, mostly determined by his or her genes and gender, yet we are all put through the same standard program and forced to study subjects that don’t always pertain to our individual lives. When students are not interested in the subject matter, they often just memorize the information long enough to pass a test and then forget it. This is not true learning; it’s rote learning, and it’s a waste of a student's time.

There is, of course, a need for some standardization. All citizens must be able to read, write, speak English, do basic math, etc. because these subjects are relevant to everyone.

The phonetic alphabet I propose above is something that can be memorized in an hour, but of course won’t be truly learned until the individual uses it in the real world and experiences the benefit.

[New State] will include the phonetic alphabet in its education system.







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