America's Not-So-Broken Education System

There was a time when America’s education system was top-notch according to the culture and society. With time, a myriad of things has changed, but unfortunately what has not evolved is the American education system. The country is still following a system which was not designed for the current global economic climate. Equality, as positive as it sounds is not as sufficient when it comes to education. The system treats students equally yet expect a similar culmination and outcome. Every child has his individuality and distinct abilities; one cannot judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree. Conversely, a few of the prominent reasons why the education system is failing are overcrowded schools, the rise of technology, and following the same old school hours.

The United States of America used to be known as one of the greatest countries to be apart of. From the jobs to the economy to education people loved to be apart of the American culture. The problem many Americans are facing today is poor education. Since America is viewed as a high profile country many people have prominent expectations on what they are receiving, specifically the education. The fact is that there are major problems with all levels of the education system today. Starting with early education, teachers are quick to say children needs to be medicated or put into special education. Proceeding to the general or high school education where kids are graduating but not prepared for what’s after. Lastly how higher education or college can hardly be afforded in today’s society. As a result of the failing education system, many parents blame the child or society when in actuality the failing system is corrupted by some teachers, lack of preparation, and lack of affordability in higher education.

The majority of educated people of the continental United States have gone through the public school system at some point or another. Many have gotten their entire education through this medium. So, if so many of our populace is educated by public schools we would expect that everyone within this institution would get a first rate schooling, right? That we would be giving our children the best education that money can buy? Of course, knowing our government, that dream will stay just that: a dream. The American education system is broken and outdated and we need a complete overhaul if we want our future generations to get the education that they deserve.

The American education system has been transforming since the founding of the country in 1776. For most of the beginning of the country’s life, education was reserved for those who could afford to send their children to England to get a proper education. When education systems started to form in America, it was still a majority of white males from wealth that were the only students.

One in seven adults in America will not be able to read this paper (Toppo). This is an alarming fact to me, because if they can’t read this then what can they read? There are many factors which have led to the failed education system of the United States. Some of the main factors that have led to this ongoing problem have connections with this economic hardship we are facing. Teachers and schools budgets are being cut which is harshly affecting education. Schools are leaning towards standardized tests to determine if a student has learned what they should through the curriculum. By these testing methods being forced on students and teachers, this affects what is taught in a class room by forcing teachers to lean more towards teaching

Greetings! As a rising 8th grade student at Sun Valley Middle School in Indian Trail, I would like to describe the problems I have continued to view within the school system and provide ideas on how to fix them. First, I feel the curriculum should be altered.One could observe that a rife of the knowledge we learn in school will either be forgotten entirely later in our lives, must be relearned as a result of how long ago it was taught, or most commonly, the knowledge rattles around in our heads and lacks use.Take for example, the formula for calculating electric current. The vast majority people will not find themselves needing to calculate the wattage of an electrical appliance unless they are an engineer or electrician. Even if you were to have a job in either of those positions, you certainly would not be

It is a well-known fact that Americans, in comparison to other developed nations worldwide, lags in academic achievement as evidenced by various international assessments. The results of such assessments have led many to question the reasons behind it—is the American education system faulty, is the population simply too large to fully educate, or is it the lack of motivation in all parties involved? Though these aspects are all likely to have played a role in the educational lag, the underlying reason for America’s lagging academic achievement may well lie in its highly diverse population and social culture within the schools, which may not particularly foster the kind of social support necessary for success in an academic setting. While this

One of the first flaws is how outdated American education systems really are. This education design was formed more than 100 years ago. American education was created for a different era, time, and world. Even Though the world has significantly changed in 100 years, the received education has not! This school system was built by business CEO’s who needed workers that could “read, write and cipher a little” (White), nothing more nothing less. These new factories that set those qualities to work did indeed create countless fresh jobs and brought us to be the leading economy of the world in the industrial revolution. Yet still American schools are teaching with this main framework, not adapting to the future of the world; although, the Earth

Our Nation’s education system is not working. The intellectual capital that our country survives on is running extremely low. As our society moves into this next wave of technological and informational progress, school leaders need to radically forge a different path with how essential skills and critical thinking are taught and measured with equity and fidelity. Failure is not an option. This essay will delineate why standards in education are necessary and how standards create equitable outcomes for all students.

Moore’s “Idiot Nation” focuses on the collapsing educational system in America and highlights his views on the failures surrounding our education system; particularly, that proper funding of our education in America is minimized and overlooked. He emphasizes, “The person who cares for our child every day receives an average of $41,351 annually. A Congressman who cares only about which tobacco lobbyist is taking him to dinner tonight receives $145,100” (Moore). This illustrates the gross disparity that exist between those that mold our future society and those that hold the power to close the gap on a nation that is falling behind a on a global scale; meanwhile, our infrastructure continues to crumble along with our standards in education. Furthermore, the failures of our educational system rest most notably on our inabilities to properly fund and staff competent and properly compensated teachers. Moore explains, “What kind of priority do we place on education in America? Oh, it 's on the funding list--somewhere down between OSHA and meat inspectors.” This solidifies the

Changing the education system cannot be accomplished through merely improving facilities or hiring better teachers; an improvement can only be made through changing the attitudes of the students, which are difficult to control.

schools, South could improve in the area of lack of education innovation by teachers furthering their knowledge as a teacher. In the article of Education Week’s Blogs this quote states “It stands to reason that if students are changing, teachers must too.” I believe this is true , there are some teachers who are not good at what they do or how they go about their lessons. Teachers play a big role in this topic of discussion because they should want to change themselves, but in a positive way . “Some students don't get the help they need.” Says Tyanna. This is an issue because I feel teachers at South focus more on the kids who are not capable like others. If South were to take this into action students could possibly be more engaged “They could improve their curriculum.” Teachers today tend to teach the same things each year , so if their curriculum improved everyone could progress

The American education system, as we know it, has failed us, and more of our youth are becoming incarcerated at young ages. The educational system has taken a backseat when it comes to funding prisons; youths have chosen to live a life of crime, as education has become less substantial than money and resources allocated to prisons. Although television shows such as Lock Up or Lock Down expose the harsh realities of the wars that are ongoing in prison, the war on education has taken a substantial effect on young men and women, and has landed several youths to be housed among the general population, which is, essentially, more damaging to the youth than one can imagine. Those who are imprisoned at a young age (among adults) have higher chances of remaining in the incarceration system throughout the rest of their lives, or find themselves in danger of being attacked by older men and women.

Some issues we face in the schooling system are the way we’re being taught, I have a teacher who only read from the textbook if I wanted to know what was in the textbook I would read it. But that’s not all with the ever raised tuition rates and the pressure to do well and finish on top. These are only a few there are so many problems with the school system today. There is a large number students using drugs and alcohol,students being bullying, dropping out, suffering from depression and so much more. Our education system is no were close to perfect, nor will it ever

In the early 1800’s Horace Mann helped bring about the public school reformation. This gave public schools financing, and made it so that everyone had the chance to be equally educated and receive the schooling needed at the time to make it in the world. For the past two hundred years, most American adults still see it in such a way as that of the past. However, The American education system takes money into account in modern day U.S.A. rather than the the varying degrees and types of intelligence that can be brought out in people.