America Has Benefited The Field Of Education

Across the United States, schools are facing a major teacher shortage as they try to fill positions in science, math, special education, bilingual education, and other fields. The shortage mainly lies in the schools serving low-income or colored students. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the student population will increase by about three million in the next decade. While the number of students is multiplying, teacher enrollment in preparation programs is down remarkably, falling 35 percent nationwide in the last five years (Long 2). Not only are more people not entering the teaching profession, multiple teachers are reaching retirement age. Because of the shortage, several states have been loosening their certifications

I seek to join Teach for America to give back to low income communities I have always had a passion to serve my community, rather if it was by volunteering at the local Boys and Girls Club, visiting the elderly, or lending a helping hand at Habitat for Humanity. If given the opportunity to join Teach for America I would be able to not only serve a local community but also teach the future leaders of America. I believe that a quality education should not be upon the basis of race or family income, but from the quality of the educator that comes in contact with each child. It is as if the quality of the teacher can somehow have an everlasting effect on the students that he or she comes in contact with. It is an endless cycle of an unmotivated and uncaring teacher’s coming into school districts and helping to further hinder the students. The

Advanced technology and forms of communication have changed the way we look at our nation. The current political climate and the cultural movement that is happening in our nation is going to go down in history as a revolution. A revolution where news headlines are instantaneously on our phone screens, and thanks to our advanced technology, a whole world of information is a few clicks away. However, despite these advancements in technology, the cultural change in America is often slowed down because there is a general lack of education. In America, education is the one, if not the biggest barriers that economically and institutionally suppress an overwhelming amount of the nation’s adults. Majority of adults in America do not have basic reading and writing skills yet education is still not a priority in America. There is a crucial need for education in America, now more than ever. In my opinion, the only reason for the current political climate in America is the lack of education that brings basic awareness. The solution to what we are witnessing as a nation is an education that makes individuals aware of the reality of our circumstances and allows them to see a perspective from multiple points of views. In this paper, I will present my argument on why education should be made a priority in America.

After reading the introduction and first chapter of The American Dream and The Public School, I don’t know whether to be more encouraged, more determined, more excited to be a teacher in a time where the future of public education needs strong student advocates, or to be terrified as I am reminded of the ever-growing disparities for children based on their socioeconomic standing, race, and ethnicity. Though strongly backing the project II topic my group presented in explaining how those who are morally educated well become better, more productive members of society, the authors of these chapters reminded me that for all the lip service Americans give to this topic, they do little to back it. I certainly agree that a good educational base generates

Although, opponents think that teacher union is negative for multiple reasons. In 1967, “FTBs remained at the first step of the salary schedule no matter how many years they had taught (Peterson, 1981, p. 195).” During this time, there was a racial diversity in the CTU. 90% percent of the teachers in Chicago were white, and there were less than half of the teachers that were African American with 33 percent. These African American teachers were usually FTBs (Full Time Basic substitutes) in 1967, “… and remained at the first step of the salary schedules no matter how many years they had taught (Peterson, 1981, p. 195).” People thought the CTU was a bad thing because there was a lot of racial discrimination in the union. Later in 1967, there was a group of concerned FTB’s that were going to protest against Desmond, the main leader of the CTU, and the CTU because of the way that they were treated. Even though they were doing as much as they could to help the CTU get better resources to teach, and better condition for not only to work in but a better environment for the

America has encountered a change within the teaching profession: concerning, experience, age, credentials, and ethnic background (Feistritzer, 2011). It is almost as if the year of 2005, overturned the trend of older employed teachers (Feistritzer, 2011). A six-year survey shows that the amount of teachers under the age of thirty has increased drastically, and that most teachers have earned master degrees. Also, although teaching has been a predominately white profession, more Hispanic and African American teachers were hired between the years of 2005 and 2011 (Feistritzer, 2011).

More than 16 million children grow up in poverty. One in three of those kids will not graduate high school. From the kids who do graduate 18% won’t be able to attend four years of college. Knowing those statistics and how they affected children all around the U.S. Wendy Kopp wanted to change those statistics. Wendy Kopp was born in Austin, Texas on June 29th, 1867.

The article starts out by mentioning that throughout the city of New Orleans you will find that Teach for America alumni hold high job positions in Louisianan’s educational system. Examples of a few of these positions include the superintendent of the Recovery District and a state school board members. It goes on to explain that the people of New Orleans are asking controversial questions about Teach for America that the organization has been dealing with since it was founded. Some of these questions are: do its recruits continue working as teachers after their two year commitment ends? Are their members prepared enough to handle inner city children and the unique challenges they face? And what makes Teach for America recruits with no educational training or experience, good enough for the

Teach for America has a vast array of benefits for it members. The members will receive a full first year salary, health benefits, a signing bonus (a stipend offered by AmeriCorps), access to discounts, such as SAT and MCAT prep courses, waived application fees for graduate degree programs. Teach for America members develop leadership, management, and critical thinking skills. Members have access to more than 200 graduate schools and employer partnerships, plus a network of nearly 30,000 leaders working within and beyond education (Lapayese, Aldana, & Lara, 2014).

to staff their classrooms (Shaw 1). A push to approve the two-year pact with Teach for America

I am looking to join Teach For America because I am interested in exploring a possible career in education but also in giving back to my community in a significant way. As a recent graduate, exploring opportunities that help me decided the best possible career choice is a priority. Teach For America provides hands on approach for me to really understand what is required to be successful. I look forward to meeting the high expectations that TFA has. As the first in my family to graduate from college, I understand some of the various obstacles that are present in our current educational system. But I have also been fortunate enough to benefit from the work of those looking to make education more accessible to everybody. I am inspired by the positive

Education, by far, is one of the most valuable things in a person's’ life. Fortunately, I have always had the privilege of gaining a wonderful education from my local public school district. In addition to gaining a superb education, I have learned to value education. Without gaining a proper education, filled with diversity and knowledge, people lack a mindset which allows them to grow in character and mind. A quality education must be available to all citizens of America, despite socioeconomic standings.

The Montessori Method is a method of learning debated and talked about for decades, and yet there is still a large amount of controversy. There is, however, an education issue even more largely in question: the American education system. Education in the United States has been openly criticized and questioned on topics such as retention of learned information, lack of preparation for ‘real life’ scenarios, causing stress and other mental health issues, as well as a general lack of enjoyment and overall effectiveness. Public schools in the United States are government funded, but spending and cost is an issue as well. In general, would it be better for American schools to use a model more like Maria Montessori wished for our future?

The American education is overly stressful and outdated. Neither student nor teacher genuinely want to be there. Students either want to go home or learn something they believe will be helpful in adult life; Teachers either want to go home or teach students who aren’t bored and are willing to listen. Teachers and their student counterparts tend to build a wall made of boredom and disrespect between themselves, making the hour long lectures and lessons that much more unbearable. Many times the feeling is mutual for a simple reason: neither teachers nor students always want to be at school. The harsh routine of 8 to 3, sometimes longer, isn’t ideal for virtually all people trapped in the tiny walls of this repetitive cycle. Mutual boredom causes disrespect, making the teachers’ jobs harder and the students’ emotional health to suffer as their grades do.

The problem with America’s education system starts with school not able to fire teachers with tenure. The teaching industry has the most protection of all the careers out there. In “A Nation Still At