American Prek-12 Education Case Study

I would like to find a way to help children - those under foster care or whose families are financially burdened - develop their talents. Many times younger children with so much talent and

An educational program that offers career training and secondary education opportunities is an added bonus to a community like Brownsville. With a program like this, we are looking to see an increase in citizens in our city finishing their high school education with a career path in mind as well as the knowledge on how to further expand their education should they decide

Provide quality training and education in a caring, professional environment that prepares new students and working adults with the skills they need to succeed and advance in their chosen careers.

As a recent graduate of Iowa State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Art and Design focusing on art history and education, the position as Education Coordinator and Advisor at Buena Vista University captured my attention as an opportunity to work with students through educational programming. As a recent college student, I provide a valuable perspective on academic advising through my own personal experiences. I have learned many advisors lack in truly connecting and catering to each student’s individual situation and needs. Buena Vista University, a relatively small area college, provides an opportunity to fully connect and provide personal one-on-one experience all students deserve. Subsequently, students gain the absolute most out of their college education. A large part of my career goals entail helping students of all ages engage, thrive and connect in their own individualized way.

Today’s economy demands a better educated workforce than ever before, and jobs in this new economy require more complex knowledge and skills than the jobs of the past. The California Department of Education and the California State Board of Education are pleased to present the California Career Technical Education Framework for California Public Schools, Grades Seven through Twelve. The California Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards, Grades Seven Through Twelve, adopted by the State Board of Education (SBE) in 2005, was designed to help achieve that goal by providing educators with rigorous, balanced standards reflecting both the essential knowledge needed to achieve a seamless transition to careers or postsecondary education or training and the specific skills required for each of the state’s 58 career pathways.

In August 2014, Governor Bobby Jindal, R-Louisiana, announced that he was suing the federal government for violating states’ rights in an attempt to implement Common Core educational standards. “Jindal’s lawsuit, Jindal v. U.S. Department of Education Civil (2014), makes the case that the Race to the Top program coerced states into adopting the Common Core standards, even though participation in grant programs is completely optional” (Quinlan, 2015, para 6).

The United States Department of Education was established in 1977 after Jimmy Carter decided to split up the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare by signing the Department of Education Organization Act into law in hopes of winning “increased federal funding for schools and teacher training.” The newly cabinet-level department began operation on May 16th, 1980. However, its name has differed over the past 130 years and its basis really began in 1867 by a legislation President Andrew Jackson signed into law. The original purpose was to help create effective schools across the nation by collecting information on teaching tactics and school systems. That purpose still holds true today and has expanded since then through its years.

The Organization create environments and opportunities where they can explore brighter futures. Through innovative curriculum and project based, hands on learning, students gain the skills they need to overcome barriers and achieve success at the highest levels.

(Brief Overview) Last year, I won Career Pathway Showcase at the SkillsUSA State conference, which led me to compete at the National SkillsUSA conference. My project was focusing on the skills gap in our workforce. My solution to this problem was to implement skills and careers in young students, from grades first to twelfth. Specifically, I used a program called Jump Into STEM!, which is a SkillsUSA created and State Farm sponsored curriculum. I continue to use this in my community to help others.

In a progressively more globalized world that necessitates more effective educational practices, the U.S., once the biggest global force in education, has seen its dominance slowly slip out, and its educational status fall even lower than that of several third-world countries. The decline experienced in American school system academic achievement is not as a result of lack of funding, but as a consequence of the overall educational system watering down. According to Gatto, educating children through the existing public school system of America is crippling rather than helping them. From his essay, ‘Against School,’ it is established that the goal of the whole public school system is to limit people’s intelligence in an attempt to create a society that is manageable. Gatto continues to state that action is needed to change this situation. He supports his assertions using current and historical information about the American school system and his personal experience. After reading his article, one realizes that most of Gatto’s arguments are true. It is true that the American education system is making the students comfort to the government and society norms, which is why they are easily bored. This essay’s goal will, therefore, be to support John Gatto’s beliefs.

At Georgia State University I have had the opportunity to design and implement curriculum for a student population with broad career aspirations. Upon accepting the position at GSU,

Many of the subjects needed to succeed outside of school had to undergo budget cuts “because there are only so many hours in a day [and] there was less time for subjects that were not tested” (106). “Successful” schools are given high rankings by the government simply because of their test scores despite the amount of time they spend on the material that is tested. Subjects that should be emphasized are specific courses or career based classes that can help students narrow down their career path and prosper beyond school. If only the basic subjects are taught, than some students could have no idea what they are good at or what kind of career could benefit their life as a whole. Curriculums in schools need to provide more courses to offer their students the best education they can

Encouragement Challenge: Think about how you can network or polish your gifts in order to benefit you and your students. Look into professional development opportunities, continuing education, or advanced degrees that will enhance your gifts and talents. Make sure that you are faithfully using what has been entrusted to you. Exodus 35:10, “All the skilled among you are to come and make

It is impossible to overstate the importance of preschool education for children from every economic and social class in our society. Former New Jersey Governor Thomas H. Kean made this point when he stated: “There are a few priority reforms we need to make to improve education in our state. One of our highest priorities should be the availability of quality Pre-K programs for all of our children. These programs offer our best hope…” The New Jersey Legislature agreed with the stated need for universal Pre-K education and passed legislation in 2008 expanding these programs. However, this legislation was never fully and properly funded.

Collaborations are present in learning communities and first year experience programs, but school leaders have to move beyond the norms and work seemingly together to create an environment of success for the students. First year experience programs are prominent on many university campuses but are optional on others. However, these departments utilize career placement counselors, academic advisors, testing coordinators, mentoring options, and academic success centers to increase the likelihood of students progressing from freshman year through graduation.