The United States Education System
The education system of the United States is under a lot of stress and criticism now. There are many aspects to our educational system that are going to change and that are being fought over. This issue is fought about on a large scale and on a small scale. The U.S. government is involved in a lot of this and we are feeling what is happening in our own school. There are many things that are being disputed by many different people for a variety of reasons. The No Child Left Behind program is a big thing that is being argued over. Some people think that it is a fantastic program that gives all children an equal chance in their academic pursuits. But others believe that it is harming, rather than helping. These people believe that it keeps students that excel and are successful in school held back and prevents them from bettering themselves. They also argue that it keeps those who aren't as strong in school from learning because they won't learn at the same pace as others and will fall behind or hold up the rest of the class.
Other issues include the content of our education. Many people are of the opinion that we aren't receiving the best we can. People believe that we are getting a dulled version of history because of the arguments regarding religion in school. Teachers are scared to put the religious parts of history into their lessons. Religion played a huge part into the outcome of countless events and the way that events occurred. Grades and homework are also argued over. Various people disagree with the grading system and the attendance policy. This is disputed because some people have reasons why they have to miss school and these absences affect their grades in a negative way because of the amount of class and work they have miss and the short amount of time they have to make it all up.
Our educational successes have declined compared to early in America’s life. In the early 19th century the United States was once on top in literacy and other subjects. Now we are ranked 26th in literacy in the world. I do believe that elder people have a responsibility to teach the younger generations especially if we keep spiraling down the way we are. All that will be left from a better time in the area of schooling will be the older generation. Education is very important to everyone. It will help people succeed in the world and give them a chance to compete in the world and make a place for themselves. There are so many opportunities that are given in schools now and I hope that they can stay after all that goes on is resolved and I hope that I have taken the advantage of all of them to the best of my ability. There shouldn't be one focus in someone’s education. You should do a little bit of everything. Don’t stay mainly on the academic part of it but find something that you really enjoy like art, music, theatre or a sport.
Other issues include the content of our education. Many people are of the opinion that we aren't receiving the best we can. People believe that we are getting a dulled version of history because of the arguments regarding religion in school. Teachers are scared to put the religious parts of history into their lessons. Religion played a huge part into the outcome of countless events and the way that events occurred. Grades and homework are also argued over. Various people disagree with the grading system and the attendance policy. This is disputed because some people have reasons why they have to miss school and these absences affect their grades in a negative way because of the amount of class and work they have miss and the short amount of time they have to make it all up.
Our educational successes have declined compared to early in America’s life. In the early 19th century the United States was once on top in literacy and other subjects. Now we are ranked 26th in literacy in the world. I do believe that elder people have a responsibility to teach the younger generations especially if we keep spiraling down the way we are. All that will be left from a better time in the area of schooling will be the older generation. Education is very important to everyone. It will help people succeed in the world and give them a chance to compete in the world and make a place for themselves. There are so many opportunities that are given in schools now and I hope that they can stay after all that goes on is resolved and I hope that I have taken the advantage of all of them to the best of my ability. There shouldn't be one focus in someone’s education. You should do a little bit of everything. Don’t stay mainly on the academic part of it but find something that you really enjoy like art, music, theatre or a sport.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/179750/three_serious_problems_with_the_current.html?cat=4
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/179750/three_serious_problems_with_the_current.html?cat=4
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/addiction-in-society/200902/problem-america-wont-solve-in-our-lifetime-education
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